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EDA hears ordinance rewrite proposals to ease lot size and septic separation limits

Sherburne County Economic Development Authority · January 16, 2026
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Summary

Staff updated the EDA on county ordinance rewrite work that would reduce minimum lot sizes in some areas (from 2.5 to 1.5 acres) and consider lowering septic soil separation requirements (from 3 feet to 2 or possibly 1 foot) to expand developable parcels; staff said townships will be engaged and pushback is expected.

Sherburne County staff updated the Economic Development Authority on progress in an ordinance rewrite this meeting, describing proposed changes intended to expand housing options in rural areas.

The steering committee discussed three main topics: reducing minimum lot sizes in certain areas from 2.5 acres to 1.5 acres, lowering the county’s three‑foot soil separation requirement for septic…

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