Development Review Process
Victoria is a thriving community that is growing by leaps and bounds. The city council and staff work hard to help developers bring their projects to life while balancing the current and future needs and goals of the community.
To help ensure development projects are reviewed in a timely and efficient manner, all proposals must follow the process described below.
Required Applications & Checklists
Pre-Application Meeting
Developers should schedule a meeting with community development staff to kick off any proposed development project. This is an opportunity to discuss the project, zoning and land use requirements, potential challenges and timelines.
During the pre-application meeting, staff will help determine if the developer should submit their application under standard zoning, or if it will require the Planned Unit Development (PUD) process. Both processes follow the same steps outlined below, but have may have different requirements.
Sketch Plat (Concept Plan)
Once a developer has met the requirements outlined in the pre-application meeting, they can submit a Sketch Plat. A complete sketch plat application will be heard by the Planning Commission and City Council no more than 60 days from the date of application. Once an application is officially accepted, city staff will do the following.
Preliminary Plat
Once a developer has completed the sketch plat process, they may submit a Preliminary Plat. Prior to submitting a preliminary plat application, a developer must do the following.
Final Plat
Once the preliminary plat has been approved by the City Council, the developer may submit a Final Plat. A complete final plat application will be heard by the City Council no more than 60 days from the date of application. The final plat may also be heard by the Planning Commission if staff deems additional review is beneficial.
Prior to final plat approval, the developer must do the following.
Minor Subdivision Process
Property owners proposing a minor subdivision or lot split creating four or fewer lots should contact community development staff to review their project prior to filing a formal application.
Commercial Development Process
Commercial property developers should contact community development staff to review permitted and conditional uses and requirements for commercial development in the central business district.
Contact Us
Jenn Brewington
Community & Economic Development Director
jbrewington@ci.victoria.mn.us
Phone: 952-443-4219
To help ensure development projects are reviewed in a timely and efficient manner, all proposals must follow the process described below.
Required Applications & Checklists
- Land Use Review Application (PDF): General permit application for all land use changes (Comp Plan Amendment, Rezoning, CUP, Subdivision, Variance, etc.)
- Sketch Plat Checklist – Subdivision/PUD (PDF): All proposed residential subdivision developments of five or more lots are required to follow the prescribed process for Sketch Plat.
- Preliminary & Final Plat Checklist – Subdivision/PUD (PDF): All proposed residential subdivision developments of five or more lots are required to follow the prescribed process for Preliminary and Final Plats.
Pre-Application Meeting
Developers should schedule a meeting with community development staff to kick off any proposed development project. This is an opportunity to discuss the project, zoning and land use requirements, potential challenges and timelines.
During the pre-application meeting, staff will help determine if the developer should submit their application under standard zoning, or if it will require the Planned Unit Development (PUD) process. Both processes follow the same steps outlined below, but have may have different requirements.
Sketch Plat (Concept Plan)
| Standard Zoning Requirements: | Municipal Code Chapter 107–Article III |
| PUD Requirements: | Zoning Code Section 32-5-Article 2 |
| Application Fee: | $500 |
| Required Escrow: | $1,500 |
Once a developer has met the requirements outlined in the pre-application meeting, they can submit a Sketch Plat. A complete sketch plat application will be heard by the Planning Commission and City Council no more than 60 days from the date of application. Once an application is officially accepted, city staff will do the following.
- Begin review of the application and provide comments as necessary.
- Schedule a neighborhood meeting to discuss the project prior to the Planning Commission meeting.
- Schedule the sketch plat to be heard by the Planning Commission, which includes a public informational meeting, and then the City Council.
Preliminary Plat
| Standard Zoning Requirements: | Municipal Code Chapter 107–Article IV |
| PUD Requirements: | Zoning Code Section 32-5-Article 3 |
| Application Fee: | $500 plus $10/lot |
| Required Escrow: | $2,500 - $8,500, depending on number of lots |
Once a developer has completed the sketch plat process, they may submit a Preliminary Plat. Prior to submitting a preliminary plat application, a developer must do the following.
- Meet with community development and engineering staff to discuss the specifics of the project and application requirements.
- Review engineering standards.
- Schedule the preliminary plat to be heard by the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the preliminary plat and make a recommendation to the City Council for approval or denial, and may include conditions.
- Once heard by the Planning Commission, schedule the preliminary plat to be heard by the City Council.
Final Plat
| Standard Zoning Requirements: | Municipal Code Chapter 107–Article V |
| PUD Requirements: | Zoning Code Section 32-5-Article 4 |
| Application Fee: | $400 plus $5/lot |
| Required Escrow: | $1,000 |
Once the preliminary plat has been approved by the City Council, the developer may submit a Final Plat. A complete final plat application will be heard by the City Council no more than 60 days from the date of application. The final plat may also be heard by the Planning Commission if staff deems additional review is beneficial.
Prior to final plat approval, the developer must do the following.
- Submit complete construction documents (including required development agreement).
- Present a final plat that is consistent with the preliminary plat.
Minor Subdivision Process
Property owners proposing a minor subdivision or lot split creating four or fewer lots should contact community development staff to review their project prior to filing a formal application.
| Minor Subdivision Platting: | Municipal Code Chapter 107--Article VIII |
| Application Fee: | $500 |
| Required Escrow: | Varies |
Commercial Development Process
Commercial property developers should contact community development staff to review permitted and conditional uses and requirements for commercial development in the central business district.
Contact Us
Jenn Brewington
Community & Economic Development Director
jbrewington@ci.victoria.mn.us
Phone: 952-443-4219