The Planning Commission advises the City Council on issues pertaining to land use, zoning, building permits, and development in the city. The Planning Commission meets, reviews information from staff, and makes recommendations to the City Council on various zoning related issues including:
Ordinance amendments
Rezoning
Special use permits
Variance requests
The Planning Commission bases its recommendations on the ordinances, adopted plans (e.g. Comprehensive Land Use Plan), and other various 'findings of fact.’
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Read up on definitions of the different terms used in Planning and Zoning in the Minnesota Statute 394.22. Find out more by viewing our frequently asked questions section so that you are updated on all of the Planning and Zoning practices relevant to St. James.