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Planning Applications

A planning application is required for new development, redevelopment, and changes in use of property in Brooklyn Park. All applications for development proposals and zoning changes require a pre-application meeting with city staff, and public hearings before the Planning Commission and City Council.

Applications

Applications and approval are typically required for the following items. Planning applications are accepted through our online application portal (IDT).

Application deadlines and hearing dates

The Planning Commission meets on the 2nd Wednesday of the month. The City Council meets on the 4th Monday of the month.

The applicant or a designated representative is required to attend the Planning Commission and City Council meetings.

Cutoff date Public hearing date City Council date
December 1, 2023 January 10, 2024 January 22, 2024
January 5, 2024 February 14, 2024 February 26, 2024
February 2, 2024 March 13, 2024 March 25, 2024
March 1, 2024 April 10, 2024 April 22, 2024
March 29, 2024 May 8, 2024 May 28, 2024
May 3, 2024 June 12, 2024 June 24, 2024
May 31, 2024 July 10, 2024 July 22, 2024
July 5, 2024 August 14, 2024 August 26, 2024
August 2, 2024 September 11, 2024 September 23, 2024
August 30, 2024 October 9, 2024 October 28, 2024
October 4, 2024 November 13, 2024 November 25, 2024
November 1, 2024 December 11, 2024 January 6, 2025

All dates are subject to change. Please verify dates with the Planning Division. A second hearing may have to be scheduled depending on the number of items submitted.

Zoning letter request

Notice: Effective April 17th, 2023, the Planning Division is only accepting zoning requests through the electronic submittal process. Please use the button at the bottom of this section to request a zoning letter.

Zoning letters are often requested by lenders or real estate professionals looking for verification that a proposed use of a property is acceptable per the zoning code.

To request an official zoning verification letter, please select the “Zoning Verification Letter Request” button below. This will bring you to our permit portal, where you will need to create login credentials. Once you have created a login, you will proceed to the “Submit and Application” section of this page.

The application category for a Zoning Verification Letter is “Planning & Zoning”, with the application type “Request for Zoning Verification Letter.”

Please note we do not provide any calculations (parking, hardcover, etc.) for the site nor do we conduct a site inspection.

You may request copies of Certificates of Occupancy (CO) and any applicable approval resolutions. However, these documents may not be available given the age of the property. The Hennepin County Recorder’s office may have approval resolutions recorded against the property that would show up in your title search.

The cost of this service is $100.00 and payment is required prior to the letter being completed. Payment is made through the electronic request process. Your request may take up to 5 business days to complete, dependent on the availability of historical records being requested.