Arden Hills planners back stormwater code changes to meet new MPCA MS4 permit

Feb 4, 2026

The Planning Commission unanimously recommended ordinance amendments to bring Arden Hills’ subdivision and stormwater code into compliance with updated Minnesota Pollution Control Agency MS4 permit language; staff will forward the package to City Council for consideration on March 9.

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The Arden Hills Planning Commission on Feb. 4 unanimously recommended changes to the city code to align local stormwater and subdivision rules with updated Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) MS4 permit language issued in 2025. Community Development Director Jacob Reilly told the commission staff and a consultant had revised Chapters 11, 10 and 15 of the city code to reflect the new permit cycle requirements and that the package would be forwarded to the City Council as a related set of amendments for consideration on March 9.

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