Provide assistance to developers, citizens, consultants, and business

owners with zoning issues;

Assist the Economic Development Advisory Committee (EDAC) as

needed;

Facilitate natural resource programs and education efforts related to environmental issues (i.e.: compost site, community garden, recycling,

energy efficiency and living green);

YARD WASTE COMPOST SITE OPEN EACH SUMMER

The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community Compost Site is jointly shared by the City of Prior Lake the second and fourth Saturdays of each month usually from May through October from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The site is about a quarter mile west of the intersection of County Rd. 42 and County Rd. 83 (click on map). Residents can drop off leaves, grass clippings, brush and branches less than 8 inches in width. Waste containers or bags can not be left on site. For more information, contact Danette Parr at (952) 447-9813 or Al Friedges at (952) 447-9892.

2030 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN

The 2030 Comprehensive Plan, available in our Document Center, is the culmination of more than two years of work by the City Council, Planning Commission, City staff, consultants and members of the public. It answers questions of what, where, when and how growth will occur. The plan also serves as a framework for decision-making and provides the studies supporting development fees.

 Its adoption insures a safer, more pleasant and more economical environment for residential, commercial, industrial and public activities and will promote the public health, safety and general welfare. The Plan will also bring about significant private and public expenditures savings.

For additional information about the Comprehensive Plan, contact Community Development/Natural Resources Director Danette Parr at (952) 447-9813.

ZONING ORDINANCE

The purpose of the Zoning Ordinance is to protect residential, commercial, industrial and public uses and maintain their stability. To achieve this end, the Zoning Ordinance divides the City into use districts and establishes regulations that control the location, construction, reconstruction, alteration and use of structures and land, as well as density of new development. The Zoning Ordinance is available in map form. A text version of the Zoning Ordinance can be accessed through the Document Center.

Development adjacent to the City's lakes is regulated by both the Shoreland and Floodplain Ordinances, which are based on the regulations prepared by the Department of Natural Resources. These ordinances are included in the Zoning Ordinance.

SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE

Simply stated, the Subdivision Ordinance regulates the division of land. In most land subdivisions, the Subdivision Ordinance and the Zoning Ordinance are integral elements of the review process. The Zoning Use District in which the land is located dictates the density and intensity of development. In addition, the Subdivision Ordinance specifies the standards for street width and length, sidewalks, wetland setbacks and parkland dedication. A text version of the Subdivision Ordinance can be accessed through the Document Center.

For more information, please contact the Community Development and Natural Resources Department at (952) 447-9810.