2024 Land Usage Code Update

You are invited to be part of the updates the City of Brooklyn Park is making to it’s Land Usage Zoning Code.

The Zoning Code is the set of rules that identifies how individual properties within the City can be used. It also sets standards for how buildings may be developed or changed. The Zoning Code is structured by dividing the City into districts and then identifying what can occur in each district. The Zoning Map shows where the City’s zoning districts are located.

The Zoning Code also has standards that apply to all districts, such as parking, landscaping, screening, signage, etc. State law requires that the Zoning Code’s regulations are consistent with the City’s Comprehensive Plan.

We Want to Hear from You

Share your thoughts and comments about the 2024 proposed land usage code text amendments.

Mississippi River Corridor Critical Area (MRCCA) Proposed Text Amendment

In 2017, the Minnesota Legislature passed a law requiring all cities within the Mississippi River Corridor Critical Area (MRCCA) to adopt updated regulations protecting the river. In February, the City of Brooklyn Park plans to adopt these standards into the Zoning Ordinance to comply with state law.

Proposed Text Amendment:

Mississippi River Corridor Critical Area (MRCCA) Proposed Text Amendment

Staff Report for February 14, 2024 Planning Commission Regular Meeting:

2024.02.14 – MRCCA Staff Report

February 14, 2024 Planning Commission Regular Meeting Result:

MOTION CAVIN, SECOND TURNER TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 152 OF THE BROOKLYN PARK CODE OF ORDINANCES PERTAINING TO THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER CORRIDOR CRITICAL AREA.

FURTHER DISCUSSION: COMMISSION CHAIR CAVIN COMMENTED THAT THE COMMISSION WOULD ALSO RECOMMEND THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ALLOW ADDITIONAL DISCUSSION WITH IMPACTED RESIDENTS BEFORE FINAL APPROVAL OCCURS.

MOTION CARRIED 4 – 2 (CAVIN, FRASER, TURNER, AND UDOMAH IN FAVOR AND KIEKOW AND WAKO OPPOSED).

Crystal Airport Joint Airport Zoning Board (JAZB) Proposed Text Amendment

In 2019 the Minnesota State Legislature passed a law requiring the Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) to update zoning rules around its airports, including Crystal Airport. In 2023, property owners received notification from the MAC regarding the proposed updated ordinance with an opportunity to testify at a public hearing before the Crystal Airport Joint Airport Zoning Board (JAZB). On November 8, 2023, the JAZB adopted the ordinance, following some changes in response to public comment.

Proposed Text Amendment:

(JAZB) Proposed Text Amendment

Staff Report for February 14, 2024 Planning Commission Regular Meeting:

2024.02.14 – JAZB Staff Report

February 14, 2024 Planning Commission Regular Meeting Result:

MOTION UDOMAH, SECOND FRASER TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 152 OF THE BROOKLYN PARK CODE OF ORDINANCES PERTAINING TO THE AIRPORT OVERLAY DISTRICT.

MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

Chapter 150 - Signs

The Sign Code was amended to comply with changes made to the Comprehensive Plan through the new land use designations and the anticipated adoption of new zoning districts. Technical changes for consistency throughout the Land Use title were also made. The City’s Attorney is currently reviewing the text against current case law and additional changes may be required.

Discussion Item for February 28, 2024 Planning Commission Work Session:

Discussion Item C.1.A: Chapter 150 – Signs

Staff Report for March 13, 2024 Planning Commission Regular Meeting:

Agenda Item 5.1: Chapter 150 – Signs

March 13, 2024 Planning Commission Regular Meeting Result:

MOTION FRASER, SECOND UDOMAH TO RECOMMEND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE #2024-__ AMENDING CHAPTER 150 OF THE BROOKLYN PARK CODE FOR CONSISTENCY WITH THE BROOKLYN PARK 2040 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN.

MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

Chapter 151 - Subdivisions

The Subdivision Code (Chapter 151) was amended for consistency throughout the Land Use title. This Chapter had not been updated since 2000, changes were made to reflect the current process.

Discussion Item for February 28, 2024 Planning Commission Work Session:

Discussion Item C.1.B: Chapter 151 – Subdivisions

Staff Report for March 13, 2024 Planning Commission Regular Meeting:

Agenda Item 5.2: Chapter 151 – Subdivisions

March 13, 2024 Planning Commission Regular Meeting Result:

MOTION UDOMAH, SECOND KIEKOW TO RECOMMEND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE #2024-__ AMENDING CHAPTER 151 OF THE BROOKLYN PARK CODE FOR CONSISTENCY WITH THE BROOKLYN PARK 2040 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN.

MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

Chapter 152 - Zoning Code Articles 1 - Administration and 2 - Zoning Districts

Articles 1 and 2 of Zoning Code (Chapter 152) were amended to comply with the changes made to the Comprehensive Plan through the new land use designations and the adoption of new zoning districts. Technical changes for consistency throughout the Land Use title were also made.

Discussion Item for February 28, 2024 Planning Commission Work Session:

Discussion Item C.1.D: Chapter 152 – Zoning Code – Articles 1 – Administration and 2 – Zoning Districts

Staff Report for March 13, 2024 Planning Commission Regular Meeting:

Agenda Item 5.4 – Chapter 152 – Zoning Code – Articles 1 – Administration and 2 – Zoning Districts

March 13, 2024 Planning Commission Regular Meeting Result:

MOTION WAKO, SECOND UDOMAH TO RECOMMEND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE #2024-__ AMENDING CHAPTER 152 OF THE BROOKLYN PARK CODE FOR CONSISTENCY WITH THE BROOKLYN PARK 204O COMPREHENSIVE PLAN.\

MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

Chapter 152 - Zoning Code Article 3 - Land Use Performance Standards

The proposed amendments comply with the changes made to the Comprehensive Plan through the new land use designations and the adoption of new zoning districts. Technical changes for consistency throughout the Land Use title are also made.

Discussion Item for March 27, 2024 Planning Commission Work Session:

Discussion Item C.1.A: Chapter 152 – Zoning Code – Article 3 Land Use Performance Standards

Staff Report for April 10, 2024 Planning Commission Regular Meeting:

Agenda Item 6.6 – Chapter 152 – Zoning Code – Article 3 Land Use Performance Standards

April 10, 2024 Planning Commission Regular Meeting Result:

MOTION BORER, SECOND UDOMAH TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 152 OF THE BROOKLYN PARK CODE FOR CONSISTENCY WITH THE BROOKLYN PARK 2040 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN.

MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

Chapter 152 - Zoning Code Article 3 - Land Use Development Standards

The proposed amendments comply with the changes made to the Comprehensive Plan through the new land use designations and the adoption of new zoning districts. Technical changes for consistency throughout the Land Use title are also made.

Discussion Item for April 24, 2024 Planning Commission Work Session:

Discussion Item C.1.A: Chapter 152 – Zoning Code – Article 3 Land Use Development Standards

Chapter 153 - Stormwater Management

The Stormwater Management Code (Chapter 153) was amended for consistency throughout the Land Use title as well as changes made to reflect the current process.

Discussion Item for February 28, 2024 Planning Commission Work Session:

Discussion Item C.1.C: Chapter 153 – Stormwater Management

Staff Report for March 13, 2024 Planning Commission Regular Meeting:

Agenda Item 5.3: Chapter 153 – Stormwater Management

March 13, 2024 Planning Commission Regular Meeting Result:

MOTION UDOMAH, SECOND WAKO TO RECOMMEND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE #2024-__ AMENDING CHAPTER 153 OF THE BROOKLYN PARK CODE FOR CONSISTENCY WITH THE BROOKLYN PARK 2040 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN.

MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.