Welcome to the Land Use Division! We are responsible for administering and enforcing land use regulations for county-administered areas under Subdivision Ordinance 60 and Zoning Ordinance 62. Additionally, the division administers Cannabis Ordinance 68, Floodplain Ordinance 69, and the Minnesota Wetland Conservation Act for select areas of the county.
Staff are ready to assist you
by calling or emailing us to discuss your project. We would be happy to walk
you through the process. It is encouraged to complete your land use permit application
and payment online to process applications more efficiently. If you need further assistance, walk-ins are welcome. To better serve the public, we encourage you to schedule an appointment to discuss the proposed development of your property.
If you have concerns about the zoning ordinance not being followed, contact our office by calling or emailing to determine if a permit is needed or has already been issued for the activities observed. If it is determined that there may be a violation, a formal complaint can be filed. Staff will send you the form, which you can return to our office to initiate the investigative process. Complainant information is anonymous, but required if staff have questions about reported activities or need to follow up. The investigation is a confidential process, but once a result has been achieved, a resolution notice will come from Planning and Zoning.