PROPOSED SHORELAND MANAGEMENT ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS
NOTICE OF HEARING
On January 27, 2026 at 10AM and in accordance with MN Statute 394 and Rule 11 of the Aitkin County Ordinances and Procedures of the Board of Commissioners Meeting Procedures and Rules of Business, the Aitkin County Board of Commissioners will continue its Public Hearing from the January 6, 2026 regularly scheduled meeting, on the proposed amendments to the Aitkin County Shoreland Ordinance. A second reading will occur on this date, as well as the proposed adoption of these amendments.
A summary of the proposed changes are as follows:
- Section 2.7 – Administrative additions to and revision of definitions
- Section 4.25 – Administrative update of the classification list for land uses
- Section 7.22 – Administrative updated language on vegetation alterations
- Section 9.82 – Open Space/Common Open Space Administrative Change
The following is the past and present tentative timeline for the proposed amendments:
June 18 – July 18, 2025: 30 Day Press Release for written public comments on proposed amendments.
July 31, 2025: County Board “Committee of the Whole” public meeting to discuss the proposed amendments and receive comments from the public.
September 22, 2025: Aitkin County Planning Commission’s held public workshop and received public comments on proposed amendments.
November 17, 2025: Aitkin County Planning Commission Public Hearing on the proposed amendments.
January 6, 2026: Aitkin County Board of Commissioners Public Hearing and First Reading of proposed amendments.
January 27, 2026: Aitkin County Board of Commissioners continuation of the Public Hearing, Second Reading, and tentative approval of proposed amendments.
A full text version of the proposed Aitkin County Shoreland Management Ordinance can be found in its entirety online at: https://www.co.aitkin.mn.us/ under News & Notices. It is also available for public review at the Aitkin County Planning and Zoning Office at the Aitkin County Government Center during regular business hours. Comments can be submitted in writing to the Aitkin County Planning and Zoning Office: 307 2nd St NW, Rm 219, Aitkin, MN 56431, by facsimile (218) 927-4372, or by e-mail to aitkinpz@co.aitkin.mn.us before 9AM on January 27, 2026. Please include a full name and complete mailing address with all correspondences.
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