Land Use & Zoning
Under Minnesota's Metropolitan Land Planning Act, municipalities in the Twin Cities metro area must submit comprehensive plans to which organization for review?
AMinnesota Department of Transportation
BMetropolitan Council✓ Correct
CMinnesota Department of Commerce
DMinnesota Environmental Quality Board
Explanation
The Metropolitan Council reviews and approves comprehensive plans for municipalities within the seven-county Twin Cities metropolitan area under the Metropolitan Land Planning Act. The Met Council ensures local plans are consistent with regional systems for transportation, wastewater, and housing.
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