Adjacent and Affected Review

• Plan sharing: Local governments must share their proposed Comprehensive Plan Update with adjacent and affected jurisdictions at least six months before submitting it to the Metropolitan Council (MN §473.858 Subd. 2).
• Why it matters: Natural areas, trails, roads, and infrastructure often cross municipal boundaries. Collaboration helps address shared priorities and concerns.
• Amendments: Some Comprehensive Plan Amendments may also require review by adjacent and affected jurisdictions. The Council may shorten or waive the review period for some amendments that meet the criteria defined in the Adjacent Review Period Waiver section.

Required Review by Adjacent and Affected Jurisdictions

• When a plan is complete: A plan is considered complete for adjacent review if all adjacent jurisdictions have had six months to provide comments, or if they have submitted comments or indicated no comment.
• Identifying jurisdictions: Each local government is responsible for identifying, notifying, and responding to adjacent and affected jurisdictions. A suggested list is available on your Community Page in the Local Planning Handbook.
• Submitting your plan: All comments and your responses must be included with the formal CPU submittal. If all jurisdictions have responded, you do not need to wait for the full six-month review period. 
• Plan ahead: The last day to distribute a 6-month review in order to meet the December 31, 2028 submittal deadline is June 30th 2028. Coordinate early, confirm the best contact, and provide a heads-up on when the CPU will be available for review. 

Adjacent Review Period Waiver (Amendments only)

The Council may shorten or waive the review period for some amendments that meet all of the below criteria, but approval is required before submission. 

• The amendment involves a site of 40 acres or less;
• The amendment does not change the community’s growth forecasts or the TAZ allocations; and
• The amendment site is either:
  • More than one quarter (1/4) of a mile from an adjacent jurisdiction, or
  • Beyond the distance or area which the local government’s adopted ordinances require notice to adjacent or affected property owners, whichever distance is less.

Waivers must be approved prior to submittal to the Council for review. Contact your Sector Representative for more information.