Olmsted County invites residents to “Meet the Planner” in Pine Island
Learn about Olmsted County’s zoning and subdivision ordinance rewrite
Residents are invited to attend a “Meet the Planner” event being held by the Olmsted County Planning department on Thursday, November 19, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Van Horn Public Library at 115 3rd Street SE in Pine Island.
The informal, drop-in event is part of the county’s ongoing effort to rewrite its zoning and subdivision ordinances. Olmsted County is rewriting these ordinances for the first time in 40 years to modernize the regulations that guide land development.
Throughout the zoning and subdivision ordinance rewrite project, the county Planning team is gathering community input to help develop updated zoning and subdivision regulations.
“Public feedback is an essential part of this process,” said Olmsted County Senior Planner Alison Bosco. “We want to hear from residents, property owners, business owners, and anyone interested in how land is developed and managed throughout the county.”
The revisions are intended to support well-designed neighborhoods, protect natural resources, and ensure appropriate infrastructure is established as Olmsted County grows. Once complete, the updated ordinances will be considered for adoption by the county board. They will help guide sustainable land stewardship and development for years to come.
More about the November 19 “Meet the Planner” event
During the “Meet the Planner” event, community members are encouraged to stop by, learn more about the project, and share their ideas. Residents can also ask questions about how proposed updates may shape future development in Olmsted County.
The zoning and subdivision ordinance rewrite effort aims to implement the 2022 General Land Use Plan and make the ordinances easier to use through clearer language and better organization. It also seeks to improve consistency for land development.
Additional community input events
More “Meet the Planner” events will occur in 2027. For more information about the zoning and subdivision ordinance rewrite project visit the Olmsted County website or contact the Olmsted County Planning department at planningweb@olmstedcounty.gov.