Land Use & Zoning
A Minnesota city council has approved a major zoning code amendment after public hearings. A resident who was harmed by the new zoning can challenge it through which legal process?
AFiling a complaint with HUD
BCertiorari (judicial review) of the city council's decision✓ Correct
CAn appeal to the Metropolitan Council
DA referendum to reverse the council vote
Explanation
Zoning decisions by Minnesota city councils can be challenged through certiorari (writ of certiorari) in Minnesota district court. This is the standard judicial review process for quasi-judicial and legislative decisions. The court reviews whether the city followed proper procedures and whether the decision was arbitrary or contrary to law. Challenges must typically be filed within 30 days of the decision.
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