Building and Moving Structures
Building a Home or Moving a Structure onto a Property
The land use permit application and guide listed below can be used for many types of construction. There are a variety of helpful fact sheets which will assist you in determining the location and size of structures allowed including those within shoreland areas. If you are building a structure, moving a structure, or adding to a structure, a land use permit must be submitted. If you are looking to see who has permitting authority over your building project, consult the Administration of Zoning map.
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Single-Family Dwellings: New Construction of a home, cabin or hunting shack, and additions to any of these types of dwellings including deck additions or replacements and basements..
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Mobile Homes: Moving either a new or used mobile home onto a property.
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Accessory Buildings: Building structures such as garages, pole buildings, storage sheds greater than 100 square feet, saunas, bunkhouses, screenhouse, boathouses, platforms or detached decks.
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Moving a Structure: Relocating structures from one place to another on a parcel or moving structures from one address to another.
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Changing the Height, Pitch or Projection: Changing the height, pitch, or projection of a roof such as adding dormers or a loft or a steeper pitched roof.