HomeMy WebLinkAbout24-036 Resolution Supporting Retention of City Zoning Authority CITY OF LAKEVILLE
RESOLUTION NO. 24-036
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING RETENTION OF CITY ZONING AUTHORITY
WHEREAS, decisions about local zoning and land use that best fit community needs are best
left to city residents and officials;
WHEREAS, cities use zoning and land use regulations to balance property usage,plan for
community growth, dedicate space and capacity for public infrastructure to support development
(roads, parks and trails,transportation, sewer, stormwater, water, etc.),mitigate flooding and
erosion, and preserve natural resources among others;
WHEREAS, the Minnesota State Legislature, in an attempt to address housing availability and
affordability challenges, is considering measures that would preempt city authority to regulate
land use and zoning and assign that authority to state government;
WHEREAS, passage of those measures would inadequately address housing availability and
affordability challenges;
WHEREAS, a rigid framework for land use and zoning mandated by the state makes little sense
and cities require flexibility to address their own unique circumstances;
WHEREAS,provisions of the proposed state measures would place the fiscal burden for
infrastructure cost of new residential development on the shoulders of existing homeowners and
renters in our local communities;
WHEREAS buildin of multi le housin units on a sin le residential lot with inad uate
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spacing, as allowed in the proposed zoning preemption measures, could result in service delivery
problems like limiting emergency medical services and fire departments' access to city
neighborhoods;
WHEREAS,provisions would also silence local residents from their concerns regarding
proposed developments during public comment periods of city council and other public
meetings; I
AND,WHEREAS, cities across the state have already put in years of work to address zoning
issues, and continue to do so, with the help of community engagement.
NOW THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
Lakeville,MINNESOTA AS FOLLOWS:
The City of Lakeville opposes state proposals that seek to preempt local zoning and land use
decision-making when it comes to residential development;
Supports constructive policy alternatives to incentivize and bolster city efforts for addressing
housing challenges;
And, advocates for a city-state partnership to consider reforms that are proven to address housing
availability and affordability and that ensure efforts can be locally led and shaped.
ADOPTED by the Lakeville City Council this 18th day of March 2024.
CIT'Y OF LAKEVILLE:
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e M Hellier, Mayor
Ann Orlofs y, City Clerk