Spring 2026 Shakopee Snapshot

PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT

New guidelines for in-home dog daycares, short-term rentals

The Shakopee City Council adopted several amendments to Shakopee City Code last year regarding in-home dog daycare and short-term rentals. The following guidelines are now in effect as of January 2026: HOME OCCUPATION LICENSE FOR IN-HOME DOG DAYCARE A City license is now required for in-home dog daycare and overnight boarding operations. Following several months of review and public input from the City Council and Planning Commission, the ordinance limits home-based operations to no more than four non-owner dogs at any time. The code also establishes operational standards, including requirements that dogs be leashed when entering and exiting the home and that license holders maintain current vaccination and immunization records. The ordinance includes enforcement provisions allowing the City to issue warnings and revoke licenses if substantiated complaints are received regarding excessive barking, aggressive behavior, or other violations of City Code standards.

The annual home occupation license fee is $100, plus a $15 pro cessing fee. Applications are available through the City’s ePortal at ShakopeeMN.gov/eportal . SHORT-TERM RENTAL LICENSE The City Council also adopted amendments to the Shakopee City Code regulating short-term rentals. Under the new ordinance, short term rentals are limited to 60 days per calendar year and must be owner-occupied residences. The ordinance includes enforcement provisions allowing licenses to be suspended or revoked in response to verified neighborhood com plaints. In addition, licensed properties are now subject to annual inspections to ensure compliance with life-safety requirements such as smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms. The annual short-term rental license fee is $250, with inspection fees starting at $50, plus a $15 processing fee. Applications are available through the City’s ePortal at ShakopeeMN.gov/eportal .

‘What’s going there?’ Shakopee’s residential areas continue to grow We all want an answer to the burning question, “What’s going there?” when we learn about construction projects happening around the city. Here’s a rundown of some of the projects underway around town:

ARBOR BLUFF THIRD ADDITION The City Council approved a final plat for Arbor Bluff Third Addition, which is located south of Valley View Road and west of Independence Drive extended south. This is the third phase of a single-family subdivision and will create 68 lots and one outlot area. The development will include a significant amount of open space in a wooded bluff area, including a system of new trails totaling 5,000 feet. Last year, the City completed a project in this subdivision that stabi lized the banks of the stream and created a woodchip path within the abutting woodland area.

GREENVIEW SUBDIVISION The City Council approved a preliminary plat for Greenview, a pro posed subdivision that would create 198 single-family residential lots. The proposed subdivision is located south of County Road 78 between Zumbro Avenue and Marystown Road. The proposal includes more than 11 acres of land dedicated for open space, preserved natural areas, and trails.

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