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Community Development
Responsibilities
Activities of the Community Development Department include:
- Administering the Zoning Code and Development Review Process
- Encouraging Economic Development by Supporting Businesses, Creating Jobs, and Growing Winona
- Performing Inspections for Commercial and Residential Projects and Licensing Rental Property
- Working with Programs to Promote Affordable Housing
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Downtown Strategic Plan (PDF)
View the Downtown Strategic Plan.
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Port Authority of Winona
Winona Port Authority serves as the economic development arm of the City of Winona and also fosters the waterborne transportation by operation of a dock and fleet in the commercial harbor.
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Opportunity Winona
Opportunity Winona is a public-private partnership established with the vision to revitalize Downtown Winona. Opportunity Winona aims to encourage investment in the downtown area and create new jobs, housing, and commercial activity to benefit the entire community.
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Planning & Zoning
Find information related to planning and zoning.
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Inspections
City of Winona Inspections is responsible for issuing building permits, performing inspections of residential and commercial property, reviewing building plans and rental inspections.
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Economic Development
Economic Development is responsible for the administration, operation and implementation of City and Port Authority economic development activities.
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Housing & Community Development
The City of Winona Housing and Community Development Division is dedicated to promoting decent and affordable housing, marketing sites for redevelopment, business development, improving our aging housing stock, and assisting low to moderate income homeowners.
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Heritage Preservation Commission
Winona’s Heritage Preservation Commission serves to identify, designate, protect and promote significant historic resources of the City of Winona.