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).
- Conditional use permit (CUP)
- Development plan
- Plat/subdivision review
- Rezoning or comprehensive plan amendment
- Site plan review
- Variance to the sign code
- Variance to the zoning code
- Zoning text amendment
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.