HF3175 Summary

• Creates new statute section 366.183 granting town boards that previously adopted land use, zoning, and restrictions under chapter 366 the same authority under chapter 462.

• Repeals 14 sections of Minnesota Statutes chapter 366 (sections 366.10, 366.11, 366.12, 366.125, 366.13, 366.14, 366.15, 366.151, 366.152, 366.16, 366.17, 366.18, and 366.181) effective the day following final enactment.

• Eliminates township-specific zoning processes including voter approval requirements, zoning districts, planning commission procedures, and misdemeanor penalties for zoning violations.

• Consolidates township planning and zoning authority under the general municipal land use framework of chapter 462 rather than separate township statutes.