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Council approves several zoning variances and code updates, including floodplain and accommodation ordinances

Mankato City Council · February 9, 2026
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Summary

The Mankato City Council granted multiple variances (housing density, transitional-yard setbacks and wetland setback reductions) and adopted ordinances updating floodplain references, reasonable-accommodations procedures and alcohol-license rules.

Council members voted to approve a package of land-use variances and code amendments during the meeting.

Staff summarized a variance request under the shoreland ordinance that would increase units in four buildings from four to five (KJ2 Properties). Mr. Khan told the council the state had recommended the variance process and that staff recommended approval; council adopted the resolution.

The council also approved a variance for Goodrich…

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