The Nevis Planning Commission consists of members appointed by the City Council from among the property owners of the City of Nevis. In addition, one City Council member serves as liasion with the Planning Commission. Meetings are normally scheduled for the 4th Monday of the month at 6:00pm in the Nevis City Council Chambers.
The main prupose of the Planning Commission is to assist the City Council in the formulation of goals, policies, and programs for the future of Nevis. The Commission will review applications for conditional use permits, subdivsion propsals, variances and Ordinance amendments. The Planning Commission will also conduct pulic hearings in accordance with provisions of the Ordinance and make recommendations to the City Council. The Planning Commission may also perform other tasks depending on what the City Council asks of them.
To inquire about new construction, land division activity, site grading and improvements, fence permits, sign permits, or changes in land use activity; please call the Planning & Zoning Contact. A meeting at City Hall or on-site at your property can be arranged in advance by appiontment.
In Minnesota, public hearings are required by law ( MN States 462.357, 394.26) for major Zoning changes, including amendments to zoning ordinances (text changes), rezoning (map changes), and the adoption or amendment of comprehensive plans.
Key Zoning Changes Requiring a Public Hearing:
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Zoning Ordinance Amendments
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Comprehensive Plan Amendments
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Conditional Use Permits (CUPs)
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Imterim Use Permits (IUPs)
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Variances
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Subdivision proposals (3 or more parcels)
Public Hearing Requirements:
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Notice must be published in local newspaper of general circulation at least 10 days before the hearing.
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Notification Radius: For map amendments (rezoning) affecting five acres or less, or for variances, CUPs, IUPs, and subdivision written notice must be mailed at least 10 days in advance to property owners within 350 feet of the affected property.
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Procedure: According to the Legue of MN Cities, these hearings allow for public testimony to build a factual record.
Planning and Zoning Contact:
Kimberly Wright - Zoning Secretary
City of Nevis
104 Main Street West
Nevis, MN 56467
215-652-3866 (City Office)