Handbook for Minnesota Cities Chapter 13: Comprehensive Planning, Land Use and City Owned Land

Handbook Chapter

Published: November 20, 2024

Comprehensive Planning Land Use and City Owned Land
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See accompanying model document below.

This content conveys general information. Do not use it as a substitute for legal advice. Any attorney general opinions cited are available from the League’s Research staff.

Learn about land use ordinances to establish zoning and subdivision regulations, and city land acquisition through dedication, negotiation and eminent domain. Regulations and acquisition are the two basic methods of city land use control.

Use this model document with the discussion on Comprehensive Planning, Land Use and City Owned Land:

Establishing a Planning Commission, LMC model ordinance (doc)

See Table of Contents: Handbook for Minnesota Cities