Community Development Department
12800 Ravine Parkway South
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
www.cottagegrovemn.gov
Planning Division
Telephone: 651-458-2827
Fax: 651-458-2897
E-Mail: cgplanning@cottagegrovemn.gov
VARIANCE
APPLICATION SUBMITTAL CHECK LIST
Planning Commission Application completed and signed by applicant and property owners.
Provide the property identification number and complete legal description of the property.
Attach a written narrative explaining the reason for the application.
Complete the “Response to Ordinance Criteria” form.
Attach the property survey and a site plan, drawn to scale, showing all existing and proposed
improvements.
Submit the $200.00 application fee. (Note: The variance application fee is increased to
$800.00 for projects started prior to obtaining city approvals.)
APPLICATION REVIEW PROCESS
Applicant submits application, exhibits, narrative explaining the application, application fee,
and escrow.
The City determines if application is complete.
The City will notify property owners within 500 feet.
The City will publish the public hearing notice.
Planning Staff will prepare the staff report.
The Planning Commission holds the public hearing.
Planning Commission and staff's recommendations forwarded to City Council.
Action by City Council.
The City will record the resolution with Washington County.
Variance must be used within one (1) year.