MN HF2398

Establishes two new airport zoning pathways: municipalities can use commissioner-approved standard zoning (section 360.0655) or develop custom zoning (section 360.0656) with detailed safety analysis.

Requires commissioner review and approval of proposed airport zoning regulations within 90 days; failure to respond is deemed approval, with tolling period if additional information is requested.

Protects existing low-density residential structures and neighborhoods by limiting reclassification as nonconforming uses unless public safety concerns are severe and documented.

Allows municipalities to permit construction without height variances if Federal Aviation Administration determines the project poses no hazard to air navigation and requires no mitigation conditions.

Requires counties and municipalities to consider airport safety zones and airport improvements when adopting or updating comprehensive plans and zoning maps effective August 1, 2019.