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Local Planning Assistance Resources

Comprehensive Plan Amendments and Plan Updates
Governments in the metro area are required to submit plan amendments to the Council. For amendments proposing an urban service area (MUSA) expansion or change, see Guidelines, and Summary Form questions 29-34. For assistance contact your Sector Representative.	Comprehensive Planning Fact Sheet (pdf) Guidelines for proposed MUSA changes (pdf) Plan Amendment Administrative Review Guidelines (pdf) Comprehensive Plan Review Timelines (pdf) Forms & Worksheets 2008 Comp Plan Update Transmittal Form (MS Word) Feb. 2006 Comp Plan Amendment Submittal Form (MS Word) Jan. 2007 Comp Plan Amendment Submittal Form Instructions (pdf) MUSA Changes Worksheet (Excel)
System Statements
These customized documents inform each community how it is affected by the Council's policy plans for transportation, aviation, water resources, regional parks and open space.	System statements for all communities in the Twin Cities metro area
Local Planning Handbook
The Handbook supports communities in developing their comprehensive plans and guides the exchange of information with the Council. It describes the expected plan content, and Council review.	Local Planning Handbook
Sector Representatives and Planning/Technical Staff
Sector Representatives act as liaisons with governments, provide assistance in preparing plans, and help in resolving issues. Planning and Technical Staff assist communities in developing plans and special studies.	Sector Representatives Planning and Technical Staff (pdf)
Planning Information
Includes guidebooks, reports, and links on a variety of planning and land use topics and organizations.	Planning resources (pdf) Regional, state and national organizations
Local Planning Assistance Loan
This loan program assists local governments with amending or updating local comprehensive plans, fiscal devices and official controls.	Loan Guidelines (pdf) Loan Application (MSWord) Contact phyllis.hanson@metc.state.mn.us
Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) and Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) Review
The Council reviews EAWs & EISs in light of Council plans and policies, compatibility with adjacent jurisdictions, and to determine regional need for an EIS.	Contact your Sector Representative
Residential Plat Monitoring
Annual residential development reports help to understand development in developing communities. Communities provide plats and complete a form.	Plat Monitoring Program Report 2006 (pdf) Plat Monitoring Program Reporting Form(Excel)

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