Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance Update — Residential Districts and Uses
Summary
Edina is rewriting its zoning code, and this session focused on the residential pieces — what can be built in neighborhoods and how the rules are organized. A clearer code could mean faster approvals and lower application costs for homeowners, and the changes are being weighed against equity, health, and climate goals.
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Last discussed Sep 1, 2026.
Impact analysis
A clearer code should cut down staff time on code disputes and save property owners money on land use applications.
Homeowners and developers applying for land use approvals, plus anyone who wants zoning rules that are easier to understand.
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City Council Work Session - Sep 1, 2026
The city is updating its zoning and subdivision rules — the blueprint for what can be built and where. It's an early-stage discussion, but the outcome will shape future development and neighborhood character across Edina.
City Council Work Session - Jun 16, 2026
Edina is rewriting its zoning code, and this session focused on the residential pieces — what can be built in neighborhoods and how the rules are organized. A clearer code could mean faster approvals and lower application costs for homeowners, and the changes are being weighed against equity, health, and climate goals.
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