Planning & Zoning

The Planning Division conducts long-range planning for future growth in the city, reviews and manages new development, subdivisions and redevelopment plans to ensure projects comply with the city code and Comprehensive Plan. Additionally, assists the Planning Commission in reviewing current development projects.

Staff can be reached regarding sign permits, property setbacks or easements, performance standards, city code interpretation, zoning regulations, conditional use permits, platting, rezoning, street vacations, and variance.

Applications/Handouts

Application packets include the application, a submittal requirement checklist and a procedural guide for your reference. The completed checklists should be returned to the Community Development Department along with all required materials. Application deadlines and meeting dates are reflected in the Planning Commission Calendar.

2040 Comprehensive Plan

Annexation

City Code

Code Compliance

Fee Schedule

Property Records / Information

Looking for a property ownership information, aerial photography, parcel identification numbers, etc.? Scott County supplies tax information, property valuation, building feature data and more.

Building permit information and surveys submitted to the City prior to 2018 can be found here. Information provided after 2018 is stored in BS&A.

Scott County Land Records Office is the official record-keeper for all ordinances, resolutions, easements, etc. associated with property in the City of Prior Lake.

Public Property Use Permit

FAQs

Can the City recommend a contractor or surveyor?

For many reasons, some of them legal, Staff must refrain from this practice.
Do I need to register my business?

The City of Prior Lake requires licenses and/or registration for certain types of businesses including, but not limited to businesses with liquor, tobacco sales, charitable gaming, refuse hauling, etc. Please contact Heidi Simon, City Clerk at hsimon@PriorLakeMN.gov or 952-447-9805 for additional information.
How do I obtain a survey for my property?

Recent surveys are kept on file here. Surveys on file prior to 2018 are located here under Property Records. The City does not have a licensed surveyor on staff, therefore to obtain a new survey you will need to engage a surveyor licensed in the State of MN. The City of Prior Lake cannot endorse any particular surveyor or company.

My mailing address is Prior Lake. Do I get zoning info and permits from the City of Prior Lake?

More FAQs

PID Starts With	Located In / Jurisdiction	Contact
25	City of Prior Lake	(952) 447-9810
03	Cedar Lake Township / Scott County	(952) 496-8653
11	Spring Lake Township / Scott County	(952) 496-8653
26	City of Savage	(952) 882-2650
27	City of Shakopee	(952) 233-9300
49	Credit River Township / Scott County	(952) 496-8653

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