559 Bluff Rd NW, Rochester, MN 55901

Special District

The purpose of the Special District is to permit the creation of special zoning districts in order to promote the public health, safety, and general welfare by allowing for a more flexible method of administration of land use regulations. The purposes and the conditions creating the desirability of such regulations are determined to be as stated in this section: Areas may exist where substantial public interests require that existing regulations be modified or supplemented to accomplish a special purpose.; Compliance with Cascade Township Land Use Plan: Special Districts and the regulations established therein shall be in accord with and shall promote the purposes and policies set forth in the Land Use Plan; Effect: The effect of a special district designation shall be to establish land use regulations within a specific described area, which are unique to that area, and which are adopted by the Cascade Town Board; Procedure for establishment: A special district designation shall be established by resolution in accordance with the following procedure: A Special District proposal may be initiated by motion of the Town Board, or the Planning Commission; The Commission shall conduct a public hearing on the proposed Special District, after giving public notice in accordance with Minnesota Statutes; Within 90 days of the public hearing, the Commission shall, by motion, recommend in favor of or against establishment of a Special District, with or without modification; 113 November 1, 2022; The Town Board shall conduct a public hearing in accordance with Minnesota Statutes. The Board shall adopt findings and act upon the proposal within 60 days of the hearing.