St. Louis County has written the initial draft elements of its new proposed Comprehensive Land Use Plan, and is again seeking public feedback and input. A series of workshops have been scheduled throughout the county. Each workshop will include a recap of this first draft land use report, plus opportunity to review and comment on the draft goals and objectives, and the alternative future land use maps.

The first draft of the Comprehensive Land Use Plan and the goals and objectives can be found online at planslcmn.com. The alternative future land use maps will be made available at the workshops. This project focuses on areas within the county’s zoning jurisdiction. It excludes cities, townships with their own zoning, and state and federal lands A detailed map of the study area can be found on the project website.

Anyone who would prefer to submit written comments about the draft plan and goals and objectives should mail them to: Mary Anderson, Physical Planning Manager, St. Louis County Planning and Community Development, Northland Office Center, 307 1st Street S., # 117, Virginia, MN 55792, or email andersonm3@stlouiscountymn.gov. Comments also can be submitted through the project website.