Posted on: October 2, 2023

Enjoy a recreational fire safely by following these guidelines!

As nights begin to cool off for the season, recreational fires may be more common throughout the city. To keep your property and neighborhood safe please remember to follow recreational fire and burning guidelines while burning at your property.

Recreational fires should be confined to an area no greater than 3 x 3 x 3 feet and should be completely surrounded by a non-combustible material such as but not limited to rock, masonry, or ferrous metal. Areas intended for recreational fire use may be l...

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Posted on: September 25, 2023

Do your part to keep streets & sidewalks safe and accommodating to ordinary use!

Obstructions, of various forms, in the public right of way are becoming more commonplace. Please remember, though, that the right of way is intended for public use and obstructions should be removed to accommodate ordinary use.

Right of way areas, or the area in which public streets and sidewalks are located, are found along the front portion of all properties, as well as along the side and rear of some corner properties and properties located in courts. Right of way areas typic...

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Posted on: September 11, 2023

How to ensure your winter boat storage is compliant with City Ordinances!

Are you thinking about winter storage options for your boat? Please remember that motorized vehicles including boats stored on trailers must be parked on approved hard surface such as concrete, asphalt, or pavers regardless of the season.

Motorized boats may not be stored in your yard unless they are parked on an approved hard surface.   Approved surfaces include concrete, asphalt, or pavers.  Boats may be stored in a garage, shed or similar storage building, the establis...

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Posted on: September 29, 2023

Apple Valley Enters Drought Restrictive Response Phase

Apple Valley has been elevated to the Drought Restrictive Response Phase as a result of extreme drought conditions in the Upper Mississippi watershed.

In compliance with the Minnesota Statewide Drought Plan, the City will take measures to reduce our water usage to 25% above January levels. This means we must reduce our water usage to 5 million gallons of water per day. Currently, Apple Valley uses 8 mil...

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Posted on: August 30, 2023

Trunk or Treat on Oct. 28

Dress the kids up in their best Halloween costumes and come trick or treat from City vehicles for a fun, family-friendly event on Oct. 28 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Apple Valley Family Aquatic Center.

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Posted on: July 10, 2023

Ordinance Proposal: Amending Chapter 157 Adding Moratorium for Cannabis Restrictions Study

Ordinance Proposal: Amending Chapter 157 Adding Moratorium for Cannabis Restrictions Study

Ordinance Proposal: Amending Chapter 157 Adding Moratorium for Cannabis Restrictions Study

Summary:  This amendment creates a moratorium on the operation of a cannabis business while the City conducts a cannabis restrictions study.

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Posted on: July 10, 2023

Ordinance Proposal: Amending Chapter 130 General Offenses Cannabis Use in Public Property and Places

Ordinance Proposal: Amending Chapter 130 General Offenses Cannabis Use in Public Property and Places

Ordinance Proposal: Amending Chapter 130 General Offenses Cannabis Use in Public Property and Places

Summary:  This amendment prohibits cannabis use within a public property or a public place. 

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Posted on: July 3, 2023

Ordinance Proposal: Amending Chapter 154 Regulating Temporary Special Event or Promotion Signs

Ordinance Proposal: Amending Chapter 154 Regulating Temporary Special Event or Promotion Signs

Ordinance Proposal: Amending Chapter 154 Regulating Temporary Special Event or Promotion Signs

Summary:  This amendment makes changes to to how temporary special event or promotion signs are regulated.  

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Posted on: May 30, 2023

Ordinance Proposal: Amending Chapter 155, Appendix F, Article 24 Add Drive-Through to PD 646 Zone 2

Ordinance Proposal: Amending Chapter 155, Appendix F, Article 24 Add Drive-Through to PD 646 Zone 2

Ordinance Proposal: Amending Chapter 155, Appendix F, Article 24 Add Drive-Through to PD 646 Zone 2

Summary:  This amendment allows a drive-through window service in conjunction with a Class 3 restaurant as a permitted accessory use within PD No. ...

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Posted on: March 30, 2023

Ordinance Proposal: Amending Chapter 155 Regarding Short-Term Rental of Residential Properties

Ordinance Proposal: Amending Chapter 155 Regarding Short-Term Rental of Residential Properties

Ordinance Proposal: Amending Chapter 155 Regarding Short-Term Rental of Residential Properties

Summary:  This amendment redefines the terms "Dwelling" and "Residential District".   

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Posted on: March 21, 2023

Ordinance Proposal: Amending Chapter 123 Regulating Massage Therapist Licenses

Ordinance Proposal: Amending Chapter 123 Regulating Massage Therapist Licenses

Ordinance Proposal: Amending Chapter 123 Regulating Massage Therapist Licenses

Summary:  This amendment allows licensure of schools delivering an endorsed curriculum, removing references to institutions no longer in existence, and clarifying langu...

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Posted on: March 17, 2023

Ordinance Proposal: Amending Chapter 155 Append F Article A28

Ordinance Proposal: Amending Chapter 155 Append F Article A28

Ordinance Proposal: Amending Chapter 155 Append F Article A28

Summary:  This amendment allows a vocational school as a permitted use ancillary to the primary use in Planned Development No., 703 Zone 6.

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Posted on: December 9, 2022

Ordinance Proposal: Amending Zoning Map for Parcel from SB to LB and RB

Ordinance Proposal: Amending Zoning Map for Parcel from SB to LB and RB

Ordinance Proposal: Amending Zoning Map for Parcel from SB to LB and RB

Summary:  HJ Development, LLP and Rockport, LLC have applied to rezone property located northwest corner of 155^th Street West and Pilot Knob Road. The applicant is requesting ...

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Ordinance Proposals and Amendments

Posted on: September 28, 2022

Ordinance Proposal: Renumber Section 155.999 to 155.294

Ordinance Proposal: Renumber Section 155.999 to 155.294

Ordinance Proposal: Renumber Section 155.999 to 155.294

Summary:  This is a house-keeping amendment that renumbers a section.  The proposed ordinance amends Sect 155.999 General Penalty provision.

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Posted on: September 28, 2022

Ordinance Proposal: Amending Chapter 155 Append F Article 18 PD No. 507

Ordinance Proposal: Amending Chapter 155 Append F Article 18 PD No. 507

Ordinance Proposal: Amending Chapter 155 Append F Article 18 PD No. 507

Summary:  These amendments are being requested by CenterPoint Integrated Solutions and AP Apple Valley Limited Partnership to allow building material sales as a permitted use ...

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Posted on: July 6, 2022

Ordinance Proposal: Amending Chapter 155.400(D) Zoning Map Rezoning Certain Lands

Ordinance Proposal: Amending Chapter 155.400(D) Zoning Map Rezoning Certain Lands

Ordinance Proposal: Amending Chapter 155.400(D) Zoning Map Rezoning Certain Lands

Summary:  The intent of the ordinance is to rezone three parcels of land.

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