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Apple Valley council adopts resolution opposing state bills that would limit local zoning authority
Summary
On March 27, 2025, the Apple Valley City Council adopted a resolution urging the Minnesota Legislature to preserve local zoning authority and oppose four bills the city says would substantially restrict local review of residential development.
The Apple Valley City Council on March 27 adopted a resolution opposing several Minnesota bills that, city staff and council members said, would sharply curtail local land-use authority and public review of residential development.
City staff described four bills under consideration at the Legislature — the Minnesota Starter Home Act, More Homes Right Places Act, Transforming Main Street Act and the People Over Parking Act — and recommended the council adopt an official position opposing them. City staff warned the proposals would require administrative approvals, restrict local design and parking standards, and could force major changes to existing single-family neighborhoods. "Many of them are — they're going too far," City staff member Tom said during his presentation.
The council approved the resolution after discussion. Councilmember Bergman moved to adopt the resolution; Councilmember Grendel seconded. The motion passed by voice vote and no opposing votes were recorded.
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City officials said the bills…
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