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 provisions that enable these municipalities to regulate land use, building structures, and zoning in unincorporated areas, provided that the county or town has adopted zoning regulations. The bill also clarifies that if two municipalities are less than four miles apart, they can control zoning on their respective sides of a line equidistant between them, unless a town or county has already established zoning regulations.

Additionally, the bill modifies section 462.358, subdivision 1a, to similarly allow these municipalities to apply their subdivision regulations to unincorporated territories within the same two-mile radius, again contingent on the existence of subdivision regulations in the town. The new language emphasizes the need for orderly and safe land development while preserving agricultural lands and promoting affordable housing. The amendments aim to enhance local governance and planning capabilities in areas adjacent to larger municipalities, ensuring that development aligns with community standards and needs.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 462.357, 462.358