Buffalo · Oct 19, 2026
Approved · UnanimousFinal plat and final PUD, South Shores on Pulaski Phase 1
Entitlement
Your move: Entitlement cleared. The parcel just got more buildable.
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Special Use Permit Decisions in Buffalo
How special use permit requests are decided across Buffalo, MN council meetings, the vote and the conditions on the record
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Special Use Permit is one of the most actively tracked zoning topics in Buffalo, MN. ZoneWire has analyzed 0 council meetings and detected 0 instances of special use permit activity. Below are the most recent discussions.
What is Special Use Permit (SUP)?
A permit for a use that requires individual review due to its potential impact on surrounding properties.
A Special Use Permit (SUP) is functionally similar to a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) - the terminology varies by jurisdiction. In both cases, the permit authorizes a land use that is allowed in the zoning district but requires individualized review and conditions to ensure compatibility with the surrounding area.
Read full definitionSpecial Use Permit in Buffalo, MN
A permit for a use that requires individual review due to its potential impact on surrounding properties. In Buffalo, MN, local government bodies regularly discuss special use permit as part of zoning and land use decisions.
ZoneWire has analyzed 0 meetings in Buffalo and detected 0 mentions of special use permit.
Recent Zoning Opportunities in Buffalo
These parcels came up for a zoning decision in Buffalo in the last 30 days, often before they hit the market. See what changed, how the vote went, and hear the moment it happened. According to ZoneWire's analysis of official public meeting records, each decision below links to its timestamped source.
Buffalo · Oct 19, 2026
Approved · UnanimousOrdinance 2026-12 establishing South Shores on Pulaski PUD District 1
Entitlement
Your move: Entitlement cleared. The parcel just got more buildable.
Buffalo · Oct 19, 2026
Approved · UnanimousPreliminary plat and development stage PUD, Buffalo Lake Townhomes
Entitlement
Your move: Entitlement cleared. The parcel just got more buildable.
Buffalo · Oct 12, 2026
ApprovedPUD rezoning amendment at 1430 Pulaski Road (South Shores on Pulaski Phase 1)
PUD rezoning amendment at 1430 Pulaski Road (South Shores on Pulaski Phase 1), approved on Oct 12, 2026 in Buffalo.
Entitlement
Your move: Entitlement cleared. The parcel just got more buildable.
Buffalo · Oct 12, 2026
Approved · 4-2Final PUD for South Shores on Pulaski Phase 1
Final PUD for South Shores on Pulaski Phase 1, approved by a 4-2 vote on Oct 12, 2026 in Buffalo.
Entitlement
Your move: Entitlement cleared. The parcel just got more buildable.
Buffalo · Oct 12, 2026
Approved · 4-2Final plat for South Shores on Pulaski Phase 1
Final plat for South Shores on Pulaski Phase 1, approved by a 4-2 vote on Oct 12, 2026 in Buffalo.
Entitlement
Your move: Entitlement cleared. The parcel just got more buildable.
Recent Special Use Permit meetings in Buffalo
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Why Track Special Use Permit?
In most jurisdictions, these terms are interchangeable. The key distinction is:
Special Use Permit Regulations in Minnesota
Minnesota sets the regulatory framework that governs how special use permit decisions are made at the county and municipal level. State statutes define zoning authority, hearing requirements, and appeal processes that directly affect special use permit outcomes in Buffalo.
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Frequently Asked Questions
A Special Use Permit (SUP) is functionally similar to a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) - the terminology varies by jurisdiction. In both cases, the permit authorizes a land use that is allowed in the zoning district but requires individualized review and conditions to ensure compatibility with the surrounding area. ZoneWire tracks special use permit activity across Buffalo, MN public meetings.
ZoneWire monitors Buffalo, MN planning and council meetings, transcribes them, and flags special use permit activity. As of the latest update we have analyzed 0 meetings and detected 0 special use permit mentions.
Tracking special use permit in Buffalo surfaces zoning and development signals early, so developers, investors, and brokers can evaluate parcels and approvals before they reach the broader market.
ZoneWire monitors Buffalo commission, city council, and planning commission meetings in Minnesota for rezoning requests, variances, conditional use permits, planned unit developments, comprehensive plan amendments, and development approvals.
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Key zoning terms to watch in Buffalo include rezoning, variance, conditional use permit, PUD (Planned Unit Development), comprehensive plan amendment, site plan, and annexation. ZoneWire tracks all of these automatically across every Buffalo governing body.
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What gets approved in Buffalo
In Buffalo, 97% of land-use board decisions were approved over the last 24 months. Variance clear 100%, Single-family homes 100%. ZoneWire analyzed 37 land-use board decisions in Buffalo over the last 24 months. Here are the most active project types and how often each one clears.
| Project type | Decisions | Approval rate |
|---|---|---|
| Variance | 7 | 100% |
| Single-family homes | 7 | 100% |
| Subdivision / plat | 5 | 100% |
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