Delano is a GROWING COMMUNITY!
As it continues to expand and develop, residential,
commercial and recreational opportunities are made
available to community members. This growth requires
clear direction from the City’s Planning Commission
and Council. The City’s strategy of ensuring high-
quality growth in a controlled fashion requires
diligence on review of applications and planning
future developments. As a result, the City relies on
the Comprehensive Plan. This document outlines
requirements for new developments and identifies
ideal land uses for all areas of the community. The
Comp Plan establishes growth rate for residential
growth; recommending enough growth to pay for
infrastructure and services, yet restricting growth
at levels deemed harmful to the plan’s objectives.
The plan also identifies necessary park areas,
transportation corridors, infrastructure needs and
design characteristics. New development typically
begins with annexation. Filling its corporate limits, the
City is expanding into adjacent Franklin Township by
means of annexation. As this happens, clear direction
from the Planning Commission and City Council are
essential components to the controlled growth of the
town.
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Planning and Land Use. As the City continues to grow,
City planning become increasingly important to
the community. The Delano Planning Commission is
responsible for reviewing all development applications
including plat approvals, zoning amendments,
rezoning, variances, appeals and special use permits.
The Commission will then make its recommendation to
the City Council who will then make the final decision.
All applications, help sheets, and an application
schedule can be found on the City of Delano’s website
at www.delano.mn.us.
Parks and Recreation. Parks and
recreation are an integral part of the
quality of life within the community.
These programs provide a vehicle
for residents to enjoy fellowship
with other community members,
participate in events and spend
time outdoors with friends and
family. The Delano area is blessed
with a great parks system that hosts
many opportunities for residents
to participate in recreational
programming.
Park
development
and
rehabilitation are also important
to the quality of life within the
community. Delano’s parks offer
green space, sports facilities, trails
and many other outlets to enjoy
Minnesota’s great outdoors. The
City provides a variety of park
needs, ranging from smaller parks located within individual neighborhoods to
larger community parks, such as Central Park.
Building and Zoning. The City of Delano’s Building Department is responsible
for building plan review and building inspections within the City of Delano.
The plan review and inspection functions include commercial and residential
construction plan reviews, inspection of these structures while under
construction and the tracking and permitting of the construction process. The
city enforces the Minnesota State Building Code and the city’s zoning code
for building construction and property maintenance. Permit applications
and requirements and applicable fees can be found online at www.delano.
mn.us.
Zoning complaints are also investigated by the building department. The city
pursues zoning issues on complaint basis and works with property owners to
gain compliance.
Administration Department
is responsible for managing
the internal operations, as
well as implementing the
direction of City Council.
Other responsibilities include:
elections, maintaining official
city records, point of contact
for most permits and business
licenses.
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Finance Department is responsible for the accounting of all financial transactions
of the City. This includes payroll, non-utility billings, payable, receipts and
purchasing. Delano Municipal Utilities completes the utility billing for the City’s
sanitary sewer and storm water functions. The Finance Department is also
responsible for managing the City’s financial assets, managing the City’s debt
structure and risk management. Within these responsibilities are the specific
obligations to prepare the annual budget, annual financial statements and
capital improvement plan.
Housing. The City, through the Economic Development Authority, operates
the Crow River Villa Apartments, which provide 30 units of affordable
public housing. These apartments are reserved for those seniors 62 or older;
handicapped and/or disabled persons that are able to live independently or
with a little help of a privately-contracted service. The apartments are located
at 125 Fifth Street South. For more information contact 763-972-2945.
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