January 28, 2014, Tuesday - City of Minneapolis Public Meeting at City Hall

Time: 4:30pm

Location: City Hall, Room 319, 350 South 5th Street

City of Minneapolis Public Meeting Scheduled for January 28

The City of Minneapolis is hosting a public meeting to discuss the proposed Conservation District Ordinance, on Tuesday, January 28, 2014, at 4:30 p.m., at City Hall in Room 319. This ordinance is designed to ensure development in notable areas respects neighborhood character.

Developed using public input, the ordinance conserves notable visual character in a manner that offers more protections than the zoning code, but fewer protections than historic district design guidelines.

Under this proposed ordinance, two-thirds of property owners in a contiguous area with notable visual character would have the opportunity to request conservation district status. If passed, the proposed ordinance would amend the City's existing Heritage Preservation Regulations.

Comments on the draft of this ordinance will be accepted in person during the public meeting or by emailing City staff member John Smoley at john.smoley@minneapolismn.gov through 4:30p.m., on February 4.

Following the gathering of public input, the ordinance will be revised and prepared for review by the State Historic Preservation Office, the Heritage Preservation Commission, and the City Council. For updated project information, please visit the Heritage Preservation Commission Web site.