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Building & Land-Related Permits
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Conditional Use
The Conditional Use permit process allows property owners to apply for certain land uses which, while not automatically allowed in a particular zoning district, may under some circumstances be allowed if conditions are attached to the approval.
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Construction Site (Building)
A Construction Site Permit (commonly referred to as a building permit) is required on properties located outside of city limits if you are building, moving, adding onto, or altering a structure.
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Environment-Related Permits
Browse various forms and applications required for environmental needs.
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Feedlots
Feedlot permits are required for any structure used for feeding, sheltering, housing animals, permanent manure storage structures and animal increases.
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Interim Use
The Interim Use permit process allows property owners to apply for certain land uses which, while not automatically allowed in a particular zoning district, may under some circumstances be allowed if conditions are attached to the approval.
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Septic Systems
Residents in areas without access to municipal treatment plants own, operate, and maintain their own septic systems, or Subsurface Sewage Treatment Systems (SSTS).
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Shoreland Alteration
Major and minor Shoreland Alteration permitting for topographic alterations like grading and filling is one of the ways Stearns County regulates the shoreland area.
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Subdivision
An Administrative Subdivision is an approval process that allows for the splitting of land.