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Current development applications

For upcoming meeting dates and documentation, visit our PrimeGov site. 

Olmsted County current development applications

Description of application  Meeting dates
Zone change request O2025-001ZC by Scott & Katrina Pulham to change the zoning on a 35-acre property from A-2 to Special District (SD). Property address is 8735 30 St SE, located in the SE 1/4, SE 1/4, Section 18, Eyota Township. The request will facilitate the creation of two additional dwellings in the quarter quarter section.

Olmsted County Board of Commissioners

February 17, 2026

Olmsted County General Land Use Plan text amendment O2025-001TA - removal of twice per year submittal limit for map amendments.

Olmsted County Board of Commissioners

February 17, 2026

Proposed land use plan amendment O2025-001LUPA Adler Meadows by Jech Family Farms from urban service area to suburban subdivision on approximately 140 acres. Property is located in the NW 1/4 of section 21 of Haverhill Township.

Continued to Olmsted County Planning Advisory Commission

February 5, 2026

Conditional Use Permit O2026-001CUP for Companion Acres. The request is for approval of boarding services and the establishment of an animal sanctuary providing permanent residence for dogs at 4616 Groves End Ln SE, Marion Township. Parcel ID 632631036104.

Olmsted County Planning Advisory Commission

February 5, 2026

Olmsted County development processes

Consult planner about the request. A pre-application meeting is required.

Submit preliminary application - Eyota Township only, see Eyota Township handout

Submit application packet as follows (see meeting dates and deadlines above)

  • Letter of Township Board Action
    • form provided to you by the planner during pre-application meeting
    • Applicant fills out top of form, contact township clerk prior to attending township meeting, and attend township meeting to get it signed
    • Township Board will fill in comments and sign
    • The completed form is submitted with the
      Olmsted County Land Development Application Form
  • Land development application
  • Application fee

Application materials are sent out for comments by referral agencies.

Planner reviews application and writes staff report.

Public Hearing notices sent to neighboring properties and published in the local newspaper.

Staff report posted to website (about a week before the meeting).

Public Hearing with Olmsted County Planning Advisory Commission or Zoning Board of Adjustment (PAC/ZBA).

Staff presents staff report and findings.

Public hearing is opened by commission.

Applicant and/or consultant should speak during this time.

Chair will ask for comments from the public prior to closing public hearing.

PAC/ZBA is decision making board for most requests. Other requests will have a recommendation made by PAC/ZBA to the county board (recommend approval, recommend denial, etc.)

Staff will receive copy of signed resolution; staff will record resolution. Applications that may succeed a variance:

  • Building permit
  • Erosion Control/Runoff Plan

To schedule a pre-development meeting to discuss your property or potential project, please email your property and project information to planningweb@olmstedcounty.gov or call 507-328-7100

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