Borrow-Gravel Pits

 
 

Borrow-Gravel Pit

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It is important to read the questions carefully! The fee for your project is calculated by the information provided in your online submittal form. Unless you have multiple projects you are proposing, please check only the boxes that pertain to your project. If you are unsure, please don’t hesitate to call our office to discuss your project; we would be happy to walk you through the process. 218-749-7103 or 218-725-5000. Alternately, you may email us at landuseinfo@stlouiscountymn.gov.
 

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Administration of Zoning Township/City

A borrow pit is a land use involving the excavation or digging of material for use as fill at another site.
 
A permit is required whenever there is borrow material for sale.  Ordinance 62 requires that certain standards must be followed.
 
There are two types of borrow pit permits:
 
  1. General Purpose - requires public hearing and used for all types of extractive uses.
  2. Public Works - used for single road improvement project not to exceed two years.