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Zoning
The Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 44 of City Code, establishes regulations and minimum requirements controlling the location, construction, alteration, and use of structures and land within the City. The purpose of the ordinance is the protection of the health, safety, and welfare of the community.
The ordinance creates use districts, which regulate what activities are permitted in different parts of the City. For example, the City Council may determine that a heavy industrial zone is not appropriate in a certain location because of its proximity to sensitive environmental features or residential districts. Zoning also creates minimum and maximum standards for yard area (setbacks), architectural materials, height, and parking.
The purpose of the ordinance is the protection of the health, safety, and welfare of the community.
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Michael Martin - AICP
Assistant Community Development DirectorPhone: 651-249-2303
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Elizabeth Hammond
PlannerPhone: 651-249-2302
Zoning Map
Please visit our Interactive Zoning Map, which shows the different districts and their boundaries. Maplewood has 18 different zoning districts.
The zoning district associated with a property can be found on the map; the standards for each district are located in the Zoning Ordinance. The city council may modify the zoning district of a property; often, zoning districts change when redevelopment occurs.
Zoning Map Modifications
When considering a modification to the Official Zoning Map, the City Council evaluates the applicant's request, the recommendations of City Staff and the Planning Commission, and the guidance provided by the Comprehensive Plan.
The application to request an amendment to the Official Zoning Map is available through our online permitting system (Accela) and can be accessed via the Citizen Access portal. Please use the reference guides below to assist you in registering for an account and submitting an application.
Zoning Letters
A Zoning Letter informs a potential buyer about what can and cannot be done with a particular property based on its current zoning and past history. Depending on the information required, a Zoning Letter can provide information on legal land uses, zoning, zoning district performance standards, development history, and compliance. City staff will research all information as accurately as possible based on or relating to the information on file with the City, but the City assumes no liability for errors or omissions. All information is obtained from public records, which may be inspected during regular business hours.
Zoning letters can be requested by submitting an application online via the Citizen Access portal. Please use the reference guide below to assist you in registering for an account and submitting an application.
The fee for a Zoning Letter is $100. Payment can be made with a credit card upon submittal of the request (a 2.5% convenience fee applies), or you can mail or bring in a check payment to:
City of Maplewood (Attn: Planning Division)
1830 County Road B E
Maplewood, MN 55109
Please understand that requests will not be reviewed until payment is received. If you have additional questions, you can contact us at 651-249-2302.
Zoning Verifications
Forms related to State licenses that require City zoning verification may be submitted by mail or in person for review and sign-off. Online submission is not required, and most requests do not involve a fee. Please email these forms to Elizabeth Hammond, Planner, or submit them to the address below:
City of Maplewood (Attn: Planning Division)
1830 County Road B E
Maplewood, MN 55109