Reorganization of environmental code into Title 18
Summary
The city moved its environmental and natural resources rules out of the zoning code into their own section. It's mostly housekeeping, but it means future tweaks to zoning won't require going back to the state DNR for approval of the environmental chapter.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jul 23, 2026.
Impact analysis
City staff and developers, who get a cleaner, easier-to-update code.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council Meeting - Jul 23, 2026
The city moved its environmental and natural resources rules out of the zoning code into their own section. It's mostly housekeeping, but it means future tweaks to zoning won't require going back to the state DNR for approval of the environmental chapter.
Plan Commission Meeting - Jul 14, 2026
The city is moving its DNR-required environmental rules out of the zoning title so future tweaks don't require state sign-off on the whole zoning code. Shoreland and wetland rules get updated to current state standards.
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