This bill amends Minnesota Statutes to allow certain municipalities, specifically those with populations over 100,000, to extend their zoning and subdivision authority to unincorporated territories located within two miles of their limits. The amendments to section 462.357, subdivision 1, introduce new provisions that enable these municipalities to regulate land use, building structures, and zoning in areas that are not incorporated but are adjacent to their boundaries. The bill also clarifies that if two municipalities are less than four miles apart, they can jointly control zoning regulations for the land equidistant between them, unless a town or county has already adopted zoning regulations.

Additionally, the bill modifies section 462.358, subdivision 1a, to allow the same municipalities to apply their subdivision regulations to unincorporated territories within the specified distance, provided that the town has not adopted its own subdivision regulations. The new language emphasizes the importance of orderly development, preservation of agricultural lands, and the provision of affordable housing and public services. Overall, the bill aims to enhance local governance and planning capabilities for larger municipalities while ensuring that they can manage growth and development in nearby unincorporated areas effectively.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 462.357, 462.358