Land Use Applications

The City of Northfield has six different types of Land Use Applications. Each type undergoes a slightly different review and approval process. The most basic process is Type 1, which involves only department staff. Other review procedures may involve city commissions, boards, and even the City Council. For a more detailed description of the different types of application review procedures please see the Land Development Code, Article 8.

Land Development Code, Article 8

For applications not available below, please contact the Community Development Office at 507-645-3059.

Completed Land Use Applications can be emailed to Mikayla Schmidt.

Applicants should also review the need for any required Public Works permits and Building Permits.

City fee schedule 

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Review Type
Review Procedure
Applications
TYPE 1Staff Review OnlyAdjacent Land Conveyance
Land Development Code Interpretation
Sign Permit (Not in Historic District)
Temporary Sign Permit
Zoning Certificate (Type 1)
Zoning Verification Letter
TYPE 2Staff Review with Development Review Committee (DRC)Amendment to PUD Overlay
Flood Plain Development Permit
Site Plan Review/Zoning Certificate (Type 2)
TYPE 3Staff Review with Heritage Preservation Commission Review and DecisionCertificate of Appropriateness
Sign Permit (Historic District)
TYPE 4Staff Review and Planning Commission Recommendation with City Council Decision

*For Heritage Preservation Site decisions, there will also be a recommendation from the Heritage Preservation Commission.		Annexation
Comprehensive Plan Amendment
Conditional Use Permit
Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW)
Heritage Preservation Site Designation
Major Subdivision Preliminary Plat
Zoning District Text Amendment
Zoning Map Amendment
TYPE 5Staff Review with Decision by City CouncilMajor Subdivision Final Plat
Minor Subdivision or Lot Consolidation
TYPE 6Staff Review with Zoning Board of Appeals DecisionVariance
Variance Decision Appeal