Planning & Zoning

Planning and Zoning promotes health and safety

The City of Albert Lea enforces zoning ordinances that affect the layout and landscape of the community. By regulating the use, size and location of structures, the city promotes better health, safety and welfare. Through planning, the city can develop in harmonious and healthy land use patterns.

Planning and zoning staff provide:

Professional planning assistance and counseling to interested developers including assistance in site plan development and review
Subdivision and administrative plat development
Zoning interpretation and development alternatives
Zoning Ordinance amendments review and recommendations