HF3625
Alternative approval process for certain zoning procedures for first class cities repealed.
Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026)
Related bill: SF4037
AI Generated Summary
Purpose
- To repeal the alternative approval process (AAP) for certain zoning procedures used by first class cities, by repealing Minnesota Statutes 2024 section 462.357 subdivision 5.
Main Provisions
- Section 1 repeals Minnesota Statutes 2024 section 462.357 subdivision 5.
- No additional provisions are added in this bill.
What this bill seeks to accomplish
- Remove the mechanism that allowed some zoning actions by first class cities to proceed under an alternative approval path.
- Return those zoning actions to rely on the standard, existing approval processes outside of the repealed AAP.
Significant changes to existing law
- Eliminates the alternative approval process for certain zoning procedures in first class cities by removing the statute that governs it.
- With the repeal, first class cities would no longer use the AAP for the specified zoning procedures and would rely on standard procedures defined by law.
Potential effects (summary)
- Could affect the way certain zoning decisions are approved, potentially changing the timeline and public involvement dynamics associated with those decisions.
Relevant Terms - Alternative approval process (AAP) - zoning procedures - first class cities - Minnesota Statutes 2024 section 462.357 subdivision 5 - repeal - Section 1
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 23, 2026 | House | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Elections Finance and Government Operations |
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Progress through the legislative process
In Committee