Land Use (Building)
Land Use Requirements for Building and Other Activities
The following information is an overview of St. Louis County land use requirements and a guide to assist property owners through the land use permit or subdivision process. St. Louis County does not administer the Minnesota State Building Code, but does require land use permits for a wide range of activities.
If you have questions regarding land use requirements, permits and other property related questions, please contact the St. Louis County Planning and Community Development Department. Videos Available:
Land Use, Septic, and Shoreland Videos
Topic Areas
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Find out if a land use permit is required for building new structures, additions to structures or moving structures onto property.
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Find out what land use permit requirements are required to start a new business or make changes to an existing business.
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Find out if a land use permit is necessary for filling, grading, and/or excavating property.
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Find out what type of land use permit you need for starting a borrow pit operation.
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Find out how to obtain a zoning map for your property and a corresponding fact sheet that gives you information on setbacks, lot size requirements, etc.
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Find out how to get zoning on a property changed and the required criteria.
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Find out the minimum requirements for dividing property to ensure that the lot is buildable.
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Find out what you should know when purchasing property.
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Find out the necessary standards and application form.
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Find out if a land use permit is required.
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Find out if a land use variance permit is required and about the process.
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Obtain information on the different types of wetlands and who you need to contact to find out if your property is wetland.
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Access St. Louis County maps.
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Land Use Ordinance 27
Zoning Ordinance 46
SSTS Ordinance 55
Subdivision Ordinance 60
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Planning Commission
Board of Adjustment
CDBG Citizen Advisory
Wetland Committee
HRA Board
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