Planning Commission Public Hearings

All proposed amendments to the City of Inver Grove Heights Zoning Code will be reviewed by the Planning Commission at a public hearing. A Public Notice is published for all public hearings held by the Planning Commission. The Public Notice includes a description of the proposed amendment and the time and date the request will be heard and considered by the Planning Commission.

Planning Commission meetings are held the first and third Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 8150 Barbara Avenue, unless otherwise noted. 

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Find a list of notices for Planning Commission public hearings below. If you wish to provide written and oral statements for a public hearing, please follow the steps listed on the Planning Commission Agenda that includes the public hearing of interest.

Tuesday, Mar. 3, 2026, at 7 p.m.

• Madison Taylor, 1848 50th Street East, request for a Conditional Use Permit to allow a body art establishment in the I-1, Limited Industry Zoning District.
• Vernon Krech, 2615 80th Street, requests include an Easement Vacation to create the abutment of Boudreau Court to the newly created lot; and Variance to permit the dedication of the new right-of-way as access to the newly created lot; and a Preliminary Plat and Final Plat for the creation of a two-lot plat.
• Landform Professional Services, 4600 Akron Ave & 1037 50th Street, requests include a Major Site Plan Review for the expansion of the current dealership building, and development of a new parking structure, and parking lot changes; and Conditional Use Permit for the proposed building height of the new parking structure, an Amendment for the expansion and replacement of the detailing center, and an Amendment to expand the current dealership building; and Easement Vacation of an existing Stormwater Easement, and a Drainage Only Easement.
• City of Inver Grove Heights, 5030 Babcock Trail, requests include a Conditional Use Permit for a telecommunications tower within the P, Public Institutional Zoning District for a height greater than 150% of the permitted structure height for the district; and Variance from the side yard setback requirements in the P, Public Institutional Zoning District.

Glossary of Terms

• Comprehensive Plan: The City's 2040 Comprehensive Plan, which guides City planning and development.
  
• Conditional Use Permit: A use specifically classified as “conditional” in this title, which is classified as such since it may be inappropriate or undesirable in a specified location. Thus it requires approval according to the procedures established in chapter 3, article A of this title because, if not carefully located or designed, it may create special problems such as excessive height or bulk or traffic congestion.
• Interim Use: A temporary use of a property until a particular date, until the occurrence of a particular event, or until zoning regulations no longer permit the use. Interim uses will only be allowed where the zoning expressly permits such interim uses.
• Planned Unit Development: A development of land that is under unified control and is planned and developed as a whole in a single development operation or programmed series of development stages. The development may include streets, circulationways, utilities, buildings, open spaces, and other site features and improvements.
• Plat:The drawing or map of a subdivision prepared for filing of record pursuant to Minnesota statutes chapter 505 and containing all elements and requirements set forth in applicable local regulations adopted pursuant to Minnesota statutes section 462.358 and chapter 505.
  • Final Plat: A drawing, in final form, showing a proposed subdivision containing all information and detail required by state statutes and by this title to be presented to the city council for approval, and which, if approved, may be duly filed with the county office of property records.
  • Preliminary Plat: A drawing clearly marked “preliminary plat” showing salient features of a proposed subdivision as specified in this title.
• Rezone: A change in the boundaries or designation of underlying zoning districts as contained and described in section 10-3-5 of this title.
• Setback:
  • The minimum horizontal distance from a lot boundary to the nearest vertical surface of a building or structure, except that a roof, eaves or overhang may project up to 24 inches into the required setback area.
  • In shoreland management overlay districts, setback means the minimum horizontal distance between a structure, sewage treatment system, or other feature and an ordinary high water level, sewage treatment system, top of a bluff, road, highway, property line, or other facility.
  • In the Mississippi River critical area overlay district, setback means the minimum horizontal landward distance between any part of a structure and the ordinary high water level or the established bluffline.
• Subdivision: The division or redivision of a lot, tract, or parcel of land into two (2) or more lots either by plat or by metes and bounds description.
• Use:  The purpose or activity for which the land or building thereon is designated, arranged, or intended, or for which it is occupied, utilized, or maintained.
  • Use, Accessory: A use subordinate to and serving the principal use or structure on the same lot and customarily incidental thereto.
  • Use, Conditional: A use specifically classified as “conditional” in this title, which is classified as such since it may be inappropriate or undesirable in a specified location. Thus it requires approval according to the procedures established in chapter 3, article A of this title because, if not carefully located or designed, it may create special problems such as excessive height or bulk or traffic congestion.
  • Use, Permitted: A public or private use which, of itself, conforms to the purposes, objectives, requirements, regulations, and performance standards of a particular zoning district.
  • Use, Principal: The main use of land or buildings as distinguished from subordinate or accessory use. A principal use may be either permitted or conditional.
  • Use, Temporary: A use permitted to exist during periods of construction of the main building or use, or for special events.
• Variance: A modification or variation of the provisions of this title where it is determined that, by reason of special and unusual circumstances relating to a specific lot, strict application of this title would cause undue hardship.
• Zoning Amendment: A change authorized by the City in this title or in the boundaries of a district.

For more info on planning and development in the city, visit the Community Development page.

Public Hearings

• No public hearings are scheduled at this time.

Other City of IGH Meeting Information

• View current and upcoming City Council meeting agenda packets
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• Learn more about our City Advisory Commissions and find meeting schedules and agendas

Notice of Proposed Ordinances or Amendment to Ordinances

There are three readings that are required for an ordinance approval unless the City Council determines that the ordinance can be accepted in one reading. Public hearing notices are published in the Pioneer Press the Sunday before the City Council meeting.  

Please note that failure to provide a notice does not invalidate the adoption or amended ordinance. 

 The City will also notify by:

• Providing email notification of the proposed ordinances. If you’re interested, you may sign up for ordinance notifications.
• Offering a hard copy, available upon request, of the ordinance at IGH City Hall.  Visit the front counter to request,
  M-F 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Proposed Ordinances

Check Back Often for Updates

Any revisions to proposed ordinances appear in City Council agenda packets for the second and third readings of proposed ordinances. A "reading" refers to when a proposed ordinance is reviewed during a City Council meeting. During the review process, the public has the opportunity to provide feedback and comments on proposed ordinances. You can find out when public hearings and ordinance readings take place by visiting our Agenda Center.

Approved Ordinances & City Council Actions

Below are a list of proposed ordinances that were recently approved by the IGH City Council. These will be added to the City Code.

Approved: Changes to Residential Rental Licensing in IGH

On November 10, 2025, the City Council approved amendments to the existing City Code regarding the licensing of rental residential properties in the city .

• Current license holders were sent letters and emails outlining the proposed ordinance changes. To read the letter, click here.
• To read the ordinance, click here.
• Questions regarding the rental residential ordinance can be emailed to City Clerk Rebecca Kiernan at rkiernan@ighmn.gov.

Approved: Ordinance Regarding Addressing the Council

The third and final reading of an ordinance, which changes the requirements for disclosing your home address when appearing before the City Council during "Public Comment" at City Council meetings, was approved by the City Council at their meeting on Oct. 13, 2025. To read the ordinance, click here.

Approved: Ordinance Adopting Changes to License Requirements in IGH

The third reading of ordinances that would amend City Code for liquor licensing applications, and licensing requirements for massage therapy businesses, cannabis and hemp businesses, and solid waste haulers, was approved by the City Council on Aug. 25, 2025.

To read the ordinance regarding liquor license holders, click here.

To read the ordinance regarding massage therapy businesses, click here.

To read the ordinance regarding cannabis and hemp businesses, click here.

To read the ordinance regarding solid waste haulers, click here.

Approved: Ordinance Adopting Regulations Around Cannabis and Hemp Businesses in IGH

The third reading of a proposed ordinance pertaining to cannabis and hemp business regulations in IGH was approved by the City Council at their meeting on December 9, 2024. Read the ordinance here. 

Approved: Ordinance No. 1487, Amending Development Fees Related to Water, Sanitary Sewer and Stormwater Connection 

The third and final reading of ordinance 1487 related to development fees was approved by the City Council on November 25, 2024. Read the ordinance here.

Approved: Ordinance Amending City Code Regarding Abatement of Diseased Trees

The third and final reading of a proposed ordinance pertaining to the abatement of diseased and hazardous trees in IGH was approved by the City Council at their meeting on September 23, 2024. Read the ordinance here. 

Approved: Ordinance Amending City Code Regarding Sale of Tobacco and Nicotine Products

The third reading and final of a proposed ordinance that amends City Code related to the sale of tobacco and nicotine products in IGH was approved by the City Council at their meeting on September 9, 2024. Read the ordinance here. 

Approved: Ordinance Amending City Council Procedures

The third and final reading of a proposed ordinance that amends some City Council meeting procedures was approved by the City Council on Monday, June 24, 2024.

Proposed amendments include changes to the ordinance proposal process, order of business during City Council meetings, voting procedures and the minute-taking process. Read the ordinance here.

Approved: Time and Length of Term of Elected Officials

The third and final reading of an ordinance that amends City Code to change the length of a mayoral term in IGH from two years to four years was approved by the City Council on April 22, 2024. Read the ordinance here. Click here to learn more. 

Approved: Residential Accessory Structures

The third and final reading of an ordinance amending City Code related to accessory structures on residential properties was approved by the City Council on March 18, 2024.  Read the ordinance here. 

Approved: Residential Rental Licensing

The third reading of an ordinance regarding residential rental licensing in the City was approved by the City Council on January 8, 2024. Read the ordinance here. 

Approved: Hotel Licensing

The third reading of an ordinance establishing licensing for hotels in the City was approved by the City Council, November 13, 2023. Read the ordinance here. 

Approved: Snow Removal Ordinance and Winter Maintenance Policy Update

A third reading of this ordinance was approved by the City Council, October 9, 2023. Read the ordinance here. Visit this webpage for more info. 

Approved: Ordinance Prohibiting Cannabis and Tobacco Smoking and Vaping in Public Places

A third reading of this proposed ordinance was approved by the City Council on September 11, 2023. Read the ordinance here.

Approved: Changes to City Code Regarding Consumption of Alcoholic Beverages in City Parks

On June 26, 2023, a proposed amendment to City Code regarding consumption of alcoholic beverages in City parks was approved by the City Council. Read the here. 

Approved Ordinance: Bowhunting; Discharge of Bow and Arrow within City Limits

On September 12, 2022, the City Council approved an ordinance amending City Code Title 5, Chapter 6, Section 1(C) and 1(D) Related to the Discharge of Bows and Arrows within City limits.  Read the ordinance and City bowhunting map here.

Public Hearings 

No improvement and assessment hearings are scheduled at this time. 

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• Finance Plan and Adopted Budget
• Drinking Water Quality Report
• Storm Water Pollution Prevention Program Annual Report
• Police Department Annual Report

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