Zoning Boards

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Zoning Our Airports

Each of the MAC’s Joint Airport Zoning Boards (JAZB) is tasked with developing a zoning ordinance for land uses around an airport, as described in Minnesota Statute 360.061 through 360.074 and Minnesota Rules 8800.1200 and 8800.2400. A JAZB is made up of representatives from the cities, counties and/or townships that control land use development around an airport.

Using a collaborative process, a JAZB seeks to develop an airport zoning ordinance that achieves a balance between a reasonable level of public safety while facilitating compatible development.

Airports with JAZBs

Crystal

A JAZB is comprised of representatives from the cities, counties and/or townships that control land use development around an airport.

In the case of Crystal Airport, the municipalities include Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, City of Crystal, City of New Hope, Minneapolis, and Robbinsdale.

Airports with Archived JAZB Documents

Archived JAZB Documents -- Flying Cloud Airport

Find Joint Airport Zoning Board archived documents from the Flying Cloud JAZB.

Archived JAZB Documents -- Lake Elmo Airport

Find Joint Airport Zoning Board archived documents from the Lake Elmo JAZB.

Long-Term Comprehensive Plans

Zoning's Role in Planning

The MAC Airports' Zoning Boards frequently deal with issues tied to the Long-Term Comprehensive Plans (LTCP) for each property. Information about those plans is found at the link.

LTCP information

Contact Airports Administration

Direct any questions about the MAC's Joint Airport Zoning Boards to: Neil Ralston

Manager, Airport Operations Analysis and Planning Neil.Ralston@mspmac.org