The St. Louis County Recorder's Office is transitioning to a new Land Records Management System. Read this document for details on timing and potential impacts.

Please note the location of the March 17, 2026 County Board Workshop has changed to the Lake Superior Room in the Duluth Government Services Center. This location change will not be reflected in Wednesday's edition of the Duluth News Tribune, but will be corrected in Saturday's edition. 

Comprehensive Land Use Plan & Ordinances

 
 
The Land Use Division is responsible for the administration and enforcement of land use regulations for county-administered areas through Subdivision Ordinance 60 and Zoning Ordinance 62. Additionally, the division administers the Floodplain Ordinance 69 and Minnesota Wetland Conservation Act for select areas of the County.

 

Comprehensive Land Use Plan
St. Louis County Comprehensive Land Use Plan – Full Plan

St. Louis County
Zoning Ordinance 62
Subdivision Ordinance 60
Floodplain Ordinance 69 (adopted February 25, 2025)

State of Minnesota
Minnesota Wetland Conservation Act

Boards and Committees
Planning Commission (PC)
Board of Adjustment (BOA)