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The Variance procedure is intended to allow property owners with unusual lot or site conditions to request the opportunity to vary standards and criteria in this UDC that cannot be modified through the Minor Modification or Major Modification procedures, in order to avoid practical difficulties that would otherwise be created by the strict adherence to the provisions of the UDC, as required in Chapter 462.357 (sub. 6) of the Laws of Minnesota.  This process requires Zoning Board of Appeals Approval.

Use the following documents to guide the application process (listed in order of recommended use):

• Learn about the Variance Process:
  • Review the Application Guide - Commission Approval and Procedures Table
  • Review How to Use the UDC
• Pre-Development Meeting:
  • Submit a Pre-Development Meeting Request
  Land Development Application:
  • Application Checklist - Variance
  • Land Development Application
  • Traffic Impact Report Determination

Learn more about this application type in section 60.500.070C of the UDC.