The first Planning and Zoning Commission was organized and approved as a new appointed body by the City Council in October 1949. The Commission is charged with the responsibility of proposing plans, policies and programs addressing the physical development and planning of the city. They act in an advisory role also for a variety of zoning ordinance and land development manual procedures.  The City of Rochester Planning and Zoning Commission will propose and make recommendations on plans and policies to guide future development of City lands to ensure a more equitable, healthy, efficient, and attractive place for present and future generations.

Meeting Dates (subject to change):  the Second and Fourth Wednesday of the Month

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The Planning & Zoning Commission operates under the authority of Minn. Statute 462.354 and and Section 60.500.020C of the Unified Development Code (UDC), part of the Rochester Minnesota Code of Ordinances.

The Commission consists of nine (9) members appointed by the City Council. The members of the commission are appointed for a period of three (3) years and until a successor is appointed. There will be a President and Vice President elected by the members. The Planning Director shall serve as the Secretary. Five (5) members shall constitute a quorum.

The City of Rochester Planning and Zoning Commission will propose and make recommendations on plans and policies to guide future development of City lands to ensure a more equitable, healthy, efficient, and attractive place for present and future generations.

There will be a President and Vice President elected by the members. The Planning Director shall serve as the Secretary.

Applicants:

• Must be a Rochester Resident.
• Shall be appointed for a term of three years and until a successor is appointed and qualifies.

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