The city's
Comprehensive Plan and
Unified Development Ordinance (zoning and subdivision ordinances) are used by the division to ensure that development in Faribault meets the goals and objectives established by the City Council through input by members of the community.
Duties
Planning and Zoning serves as primary staff liaison to the
Planning Commission and Development Review Committee, as well as other ad hoc committees addressing other land use and zoning topics. Specific division activities include:
- Analyzing policy, regulations, and standards and developing associated recommendations
- Conducting research and preparing reports
- Coordinating the Development Review Process
- Providing information to the public
- Working with developers, property owners, and business owners