Community development is a process through which staff, residents, businesses, and organizations collaborate to improve the social, physical, and economic well-being in the City of Isanti. Department staff facilitate new development and redevelopment while enforcing codes and regulations.
Apply for a Zoning Permit Online The Community Development Department is staffed by the Community Development Director, who serves as the Principal City Planner, and Economic Development Director. The Community Development Specialist serves as a Residential Zoning Administrator and assists with Planning and Building Permits. The Building Official is responsible for administering the Building Code, including plan review and inspections. The Department is responsible for:
- Administering Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances.
- Administering City Comprehensive Land Use and Long Range Plans.
- Processing land use applications, including Variances, Use Permits, Rezoning, Subdivision, Annexation Requests, etc.
- Staffing the Planning Commission and Economic Development Authority, prepares agendas, staff memos, proposed ordinances and policies.
- Primary resource for new and existing businesses.
- Works with community wide partners on issues like child care and workforce solutions.
- Promotes Isanti regionally and state wide.
- Staffs the EDA to promote business growth and investment.
- Administering the Flood Plain Land Use (FEMA) Program.
- Enforcement of MS4 regulations and requirements. 2021 MS4 Application
- Building Inspections.
Planning a project for your property? Many common projects require a zoning permit to ensure they are built correctly and safely. Use the handouts provided in the section below to guide you through the process and make sure your project meets all city requirements.
Stephanie Hillesheim
Community Development Director
Shillesheim@cityofisanti.us
763-762-5761 |
Jared Haas
Associate Planner
Jhaas@cityofisanti.us
763-762-5753 |
