Minnesota Statutes 15B.06 – Zoning Rules
Subdivision 1.Zoning rules.
(a) Under the comprehensive plan, the board may regulate in the Capitol Area:
Attorney's Note
Under the Minnesota Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Misdemeanor | up to 90 days | up to $1,000 |
Terms Used In Minnesota Statutes 15B.06
- Injunction: An order of the court prohibiting (or compelling) the performance of a specific act to prevent irreparable damage or injury.
- Person: may extend and be applied to bodies politic and corporate, and to partnerships and other unincorporated associations. See Minnesota Statutes 645.44
(1) the kind, character, height, and location of buildings and other structures;
(2) the size of yards and open spaces;
(3) the percentage of lots to be occupied; and
(4) the uses of land, buildings, and other structures.
(b) The regulation must be done by zoning rules adopted under chapter 14, the Administrative Procedure Act.
Subd. 2.Construction standards and design-review.
The board, in its zoning rules, may include standards and design-review procedures for proposed construction in the Capitol Area that significantly affect the area’s dignity, beauty, and architectural integrity.
Subd. 3.Penalty.
A person who violates a zoning rule of the board is guilty of a misdemeanor.
Subd. 4.Abatement.
The board may move to abate, by injunction, a violation of its zoning rules.