--- ## title: City of Edina Memo author: City of Edina date: D:20260807085514-05'00' --- ## Memo ## Planning Division ## EdinaMN.gov Date: August 12, 2026 ## To: Planning Commission ## From: Addison Lewis, Community Development Coordinator Subject: Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance Update – Addressing the Needs of an Aging Population Previous discussions with the Planning Commission have highlighted the importance for zoning code changes to address the needs of an aging population. This need is supported by multiple chapters of the Comprehenisve Plan and supported by findings in the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance Update Survey and the 2025 Quality of Life Survey. Previous discussions with the Planning Commission identified the need to address residential options for seniors, such as assisted living facilities and nursing homes, as well as inpatient medical care facilities that may involve short term stays, such as transitional care facilities and skilled nursing facilities. The existing zoning ordinance is very limiting in where it allows nursing homes and convalescent homes. These uses are only permitted in the PRD-5 district, of which there are currently only three parcels in the City. Inpatient medical care uses are not clearly addressed in the current code, creating confusion on where they are allowed. Since the last Planning Commission work session on June 24, staff and consultants from ZoneCo have revised the draft zoning ordinance to more clearly allow these uses in more places so that the City can better adapt to an aging population. Uses generally fall under one of the following categories: • Assisted living facility o Definition. A residential establishment providing room, board, personal care services, and medical care services to adult residents. o Examples. Assisted living community, nursing home, rest home, extended care facility, memory care center, and adult family home. • Independent senior housing o Definition. A residential use providing dwelling units for individuals over the age of 62 who are capable of living independently, with optional common amenities but without personal care or medical services. o Examples. Senior apartments, age-restricted community, retirement village, congregate housing, shared senior housing, and senior co-living. • Inpatient medical care o Definition. A facility providing medical diagnosis and treatment containing sleeping rooms, specialized therapeutic equipment, or continuous on-site clinical staffing that provides sub-acute medical care and rehabilitation services to patients for a defined, temporary period, generally not exceeding 120 days, but not including hospitals. This term does not include indefinite assisted living operations which may be better classified as an assisted living facility use. o Examples. Psychiatric clinic, hospice facility, birthing center, sanatorium, post-surgical orthopedic rehabilitation center, inpatient stroke recovery center, tramatic brain injury step-d…

--- ## title: Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance Update ## author: Douglas Shumway date: D:20240501220600Z --- ## Item Report August 12, 2026 ## Planning Commission ## Item Number: 3.1 Department: Community Development ## Item Activity: Discussion Prepared By: Addison Lewis, Community Development ## Coordinator ## Item Title: Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance Update ## Action Requested: None. Discussion only. ## Information/Background: This work session will continue discussion on the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance Update with the focus on Module 1, which contains the chapter introduction, district regulations, uses and use standards. Staff and consultants from ZoneCo will provide updates since the last work session on June 24. At the last meeting, a lot of discussion was had about the need for the zoning ordinance to better accommodate the needs of an aging population. Changes proposed by staff and ZoneCo are summarized in the attached memo "Addressing the Needs of an Aging Population". ## Link to Project Story Map ## Supporting Documentation: Documents marked with "Board Portal" do not meet ADA Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (URL) and are not included in the public packet. To request a board portal document, please submit a data request (URL). 1. Memo - Addressing the Needs of an Aging Population ## 2. Proposed Zoning Map ## 3. Draft Zoning Code - Module 1

## Planning Commission Work Session Meeting ## Agenda August 12, 2026, 5:30 PM Edina City Hall, Community Room, 4801 W. 50th St. ## Accessibility Support: The City of Edina wants all residents to be comfortable being part of the public process. If you need assistance in the way of hearing amplification, an interpreter, large-print documents or something else, please call 952-927-8861 at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting. 1. Call to Order ## 2. Roll Call ## 3. Meeting Topics ## 3.1. Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance Update 4. Adjournment Page 1 of 178 ## Item Report August 12, 2026 ## Planning Commission ## Item Number: 3.1 Department: Community Development ## Item Activity: Discussion Prepared By: Addison Lewis, Community Development ## Coordinator ## Item Title: Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance Update ## Action Requested: None. Discussion only. ## Information/Background: This work session will continue discussion on the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance Update with the focus on Module 1, which contains the chapter introduction, district regulations, uses and use standards. Staff and consultants from ZoneCo will provide updates since the last work session on June 24. At the last meeting, a lot of discussion was had about the need for the zoning ordinance to better accommodate the needs of an aging population. Changes proposed by staff and ZoneCo are summarized in the attached memo "Addressing the Needs of an Aging Population". ## Link to Project Story Map ## Supporting Documentation: Documents marked with "Board Portal" do not meet ADA Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (URL) and are not included in the public packet. To request a board portal document, please submit a data request (URL). 1. Memo - Addressing the Needs of an Aging Population ## 2. Proposed Zoning Map ## 3. Draft Zoning Code - Module 1 Page 2 of 178 ## Memo ## Planning Division ## EdinaMN.gov Date: August 12, 2026 ## To: Planning Commission ## From: Addison Lewis, Community Development Coordinator Subject: Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance Update – Addressing the Needs of an Aging Population Previous discussions with the Planning Commission have highlighted the importance for zoning code changes to address the needs of an aging population. This need is supported by multiple chapters of the Comprehenisve Plan and supported by findings in the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance Update Survey and the 2025 Quality of Life Survey. Previous discussions with the Planning Commission identified the need to address residential options for seniors, such as assisted living facilities and nursing homes, as well as inpatient medical care facilities that may involve short term stays, such as transitional care facilities and skilled nursing facilities. The existing zoning ordinance is very limiting in where it allows nursing homes and convalescent homes. These uses are only permitted in the PRD-5 district, of which there are currently only three parcels in the City. Inpatient …