Planning Commission-Zoning Board of Appeals
The City of Northfield Planning Commission-Zoning Board of Appeals (PC-ZBA) directly advises staff and officials regarding rezoning decisions, platting of lots and the layout and naming of streets. The commission also makes recommendations about the layout of public infrastructure, the location and nature of public buildings and areas, as well as similar matters associated with the physical development of the City of Northfield.
The Zoning Board of Appeals is a quasi-judicial board having the responsibility to decide on variances to the zoning ordinance and matters of appeal where it is alleged that there has been an error in the interpretation of the zoning ordinance.
The commission-board consists of seven members appointed by the Mayor and approved by the City Council. Members serve three-year terms. There is no term limit. Members do not receive monetary compensation.
Applications for the Planning Commission are available by contacting the City of Northfield City Clerk at City Hall, 801 Washington Street.
* Planning CommissionZBA 2011 Bylaws
* Planning CommissionZBA 2011 Goals
* Comprehensive Plan
Land Development Code (LDC)
The Zoning Board of Appeals is a quasi-judicial board having the responsibility to decide on variances to the zoning ordinance and matters of appeal where it is alleged that there has been an error in the interpretation of the zoning ordinance.
The commission-board consists of seven members appointed by the Mayor and approved by the City Council. Members serve three-year terms. There is no term limit. Members do not receive monetary compensation.
Application and Membership Requirements
The Mayor recommends applicants to the City Council based on their interest in the development of Northfield, willingness to serve and background.Applications for the Planning Commission are available by contacting the City of Northfield City Clerk at City Hall, 801 Washington Street.
Guiding Documents
* Planning CommissionZBA 2011 Bylaws
* Planning CommissionZBA 2011 Goals
* Comprehensive Plan
Land Development Code (LDC) was approved on August 2, 2011, and became effective September 6, 2011. On April 17, 2012, the LDC was amended and will become effective 30 days after publication:
Land Development Code — Large File: 4MB
Zoning Map: Zoning Map
Meetings
Meetings are scheduled on the third Thursday of the month; special meetings are occasionally called. The functions of the Planning Commission are separate from and exclusive of the functions of the Zoning Board of Appeals. For transaction of business at any meeting, four members constitute a quorum. It is desired that members make every attempt to be present at all meetings.
2012 Development Review Schedule: 2012 Development Review Schedule
Land Development Code — Large File: 4MB
Zoning Map: Zoning Map
Meetings
Meetings are scheduled on the third Thursday of the month; special meetings are occasionally called. The functions of the Planning Commission are separate from and exclusive of the functions of the Zoning Board of Appeals. For transaction of business at any meeting, four members constitute a quorum. It is desired that members make every attempt to be present at all meetings.2012 Development Review Schedule: 2012 Development Review Schedule