This webpage is a resource for community members to learn more about Proposed Land Development Projects.

Public Hearing Notice signs are posted at the site of a proposed development.  The signs are intended to inform community members about proposed developments and provide an opportunity to get involved through upcoming public hearings.

Public Hearings are open to everyone.  At public hearings, you will have the opportunity to raise questions and concerns to the council or commission reviewing or approving the application.  

Learn more about proposed developments and upcoming public hearings by reviewing the Proposed Developments Report on this webpage.  Review the "Public Meeting" column to determine the date and type of public hearing.  Using the information, visit the City's Meeting Portal, where staff reports will be posted when available.  

Learn about specific application types:

• Community Guide - Conditional Use Permits (CUPs)
• Community Guide - General Development Plan (GDPs)
• Community Guide - Interim Use Permits
• Community Guide - Major Land Subdivision Permits
• Community Guide - Rezoning
• Community Guide - Site Development Plans (SDPs)

Watch our Community Guide Videos to learn about the following topics:

• How does development happen in Rochester?
• What is zoning?
• What is a Neighborhood Information Meeting?
• What is a Conditional Use Permit?
• What is a General Development Permit?
• What is an Interim Use Permit?
• What is a Major Land Subdivision Permit?
• What is a Minor Land Subdivision Permit?
• What is a Site Development Plan?
• What is a Zone Change?

Environmental Assessment Worksheet  (EAW) 

The environmental assessment worksheet (EAW) is a brief document designed to lay out the basic facts of a project necessary to determine if an environmental impact statement (EIS) is required for the proposed project.

State of Minnesota Environment Quality Board - EAW Process Website

City of Rochester Informational Handout

Current EAWs under review:

• West Meadows Development

Completed EAWs:

• Valleyhigh Development: Record of Decision & Resolution
• West Transit Village: Record of Decision & Resolution

Alternate Urban Areawide Review (AUAR)

The Alternative Urban Areawide Review (AUAR) process is a hybrid of the Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) and Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) review processes.

State of Minnesota Environment Quality Board - AUAR Process Website

Current AUARs under review:

• Rochester Technology Campus

Completed AUARs:

• Mayo Clinic. Bold. Forward. Unbound. Rochester AUAR