2040 Comprehensive Plan Amendments

The City of Savage is proposing an amendment to the 2040 Comprehensive Plan that updates both the plan’s text and the Future Land Use Map within Chapter 2, Land Use.. The amendment includes two main changes:

1. Updated Residential Density Ranges
The City proposes adjusting the residential density ranges for Medium Density Residential, High Density Residential, and Mixed Use areas. The amendment also adds a new Mixed Use Core (Downtown) category.

• Low Density: 2–6 units per acre (no change)
• Medium Density: Increase from 7–12 to 7–13 units per acre
• High Density: Increase from 14–20 to 14–24 units per acre
• Mixed Use: Increase from 16–24 to 16–36 units per acre
• Mixed Use Core (Downtown): New category with 36–72 units per acre

These updates provide more flexibility for redevelopment while keeping the character of existing low‑density neighborhoods. Undeveloped or redevelopment‑ready sites throughout the city would also see increased development potential, including land west of City Hall and the site east of The Murphy (Gallery Savage).

2. New Mixed Use Core District for Downtown Savage
The City proposes creating a Mixed Use Core district on the Future Land Use Map for Downtown Savage. This district supports the community’s vision for a walkable, vibrant downtown with a mix of housing, businesses, civic, and public uses.

UPDATES:

08/06/26 Planning Commission: Recommended approval of changes to density ranges and general edits to Chapter 2, Land Use. Proposed changes related to the Mixed Use Core District including Future Land Use Map edits were tabled.

08/17/26 City Council: Approved changes to density ranges and general edits to Chapter 2, Land Use subject to Metropolitan Council approval.

Future Approvals: Proposed changes related to the Mixed Use Core in Downtown Savage will be reviewed at a future date.