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Chanhassen, MN 55317
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Development Applications
Overview
- Complete the Development Review Application.
- Sign your form and return it with your check for the application fee and any other information required (from the appropriate Application Checklist or as requested by staff).
- To submit your application digitally, please send this form, and all associated documents to communitydevelopment@chanhassenmn.gov or deliver them to City Hall.
- City submittal deadlines and corresponding planning commission and city council meeting dates.
The following development application types are offered in the City of Chanhassen:
| Application Checklist | Description | City Code Link |
| Comprehensive Plan Amendment | Request for a land use map amendment, text amendment or MUSA boundary changes. | |
| Conditional Use Permit (CUP) | Request for uses specified in the zoning district regulations as a conditional use. | Chapter 20, Article IV |
| Interim Use Permit (IUP) | Request to allow a temporary use of a property. Use must be shown as a permitted temporary use in the district regulations. | Chapter 20, Article IV, Division 5 |
| Lot Line Adjustment Application | A lot line adjustment allows the legal transfer of ownership and minor relocation of property boundaries or combining lots for any recorded or unrecorded subdivided parcel. | |
| Rezoning | Request for a change in the zoning of a property. | Chapter 20, Article II, Division 2 |
| Site Plan Review (SPR) | Review of development plans (architectural and site design) for multi-family, commercial, institutional or industrial projects. | Chapter 20, Article II, Division 6 |
| Subdivision (SUB) | Review of division or platting of land for conveyance purposes. | Chapter 18 |
| Vacation (VAC) | Withdrawal of city control of a public easement. | |
| Variance-Subdivision (VAR) | Request for a deviation from city code (Chapter 18) | Chapter 18, Article II, Division 1, Section 18-22 |
| Variance-Zoning (VAR) | Request for a deviation from city code (Chapter 20) | Chapter 20, Article II, Division 3 |
| Wetland Alteration Permit (WAP) | Permits the filling or grading of a wetland | Chapter 20, Article VI |
| Zoning Appeal | Request to hear and decide appeals where it is alleged that there is an error in an order, requirements, decision, or determination made by a city administrative officer. | Chapter 20, Article II, Division 1 |
| Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOA) | Request to amend a zoning ordinance. | Chapter 20, Article II, Division 2 |
Pre-Application Process
The city recognizes that the development process inherently presents a risk. To mitigate that risk, the City of Chanhassen has committed to a thorough pre-application process through which development proposals can receive an initial review by city staff before formal applications are made. This pre-application process ensures that potential applicants are fully aware of applicable codes and ordinances and the public hearing process before investing in a complete set of formal application materials.
Communication is key to the development process. Therefore, city staff are available to meet with businesses, landowners, and developers twice a month on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 3:00 p.m. Meetings are broken down into two types: a Sketch Plan Meeting or a Pre-Application Meeting. Applicants should request to be on the schedule at least two weeks before the meeting date.
Sketch Plan Meeting
The Sketch Plan Meeting is entirely voluntary and provided for the benefit of a potential applicant.
- Attendees likely include applicants/landowners only.
- The applicant will share plans (i.e., a sketch site plan and/or concept elevations), which should be included with the initial meeting request email.
- Example level of feedback provided by staff:
- Parking: The developer/applicant should be aware that the city code indicates the number of parking spaces required for this type of development. Those requirements can be found in the City Code, Section 20-1124 Required Number of On-Site Parking Spaces.
Pre-Application Meeting
City code requires a Pre-Application Meeting for all subdivisions, planned unit developments, variance requests, site plan approvals, and Interim and Conditional Use Permits.
- Attendees include applicants/landowners and any consultants (i.e., architects, engineers, etc.).
- The applicant has completed a preliminary site plan, and the most current set of plans (i.e., preliminary civil, stormwater plans, etc.) should be included with the meeting request email.
- Example level of feedback provided by staff:
- Parking: The site plan shows 25 parking spaces, the city code requires 32. Applicants must update this prior to formal submission.
To be placed on a meeting agenda, a formal request and the appropriate supplemental information should be sent to communitydevelopment@chanhassenmn.gov and staff will follow up to confirm the meeting date and time.
Application Review Process
General Timeline
Minnesota State Statute 15.99 requires all applications to be processed within 60 days unless the applicant waives this standard. Due to their complexity, some applications may take several months to complete. Any person wishing to follow an item through the process should communicate with the planning department regarding its status and schedule for Planning Commission or City Council meetings.The City of Chanhassen’s Proposed Development Project Page provides descriptions and plan proposals for all current proposed development projects for public viewing.
Roles and Responsibilities
The planning application review process includes applicants, the public, city staff, and appointed and elected officials. Each group has clear roles and responsibilities.