Planning and Zoning
Ben Oleson
oleson@hometownplanning.com
Hometown Planning
- 324 Broadway
- Suite 101
- Alexandria, MN 56308
- PHONE: 320.759.1560
- TOLL FREE: 888.439.9793
- FAX: 320.763.5320
Permits are generally required for new structures, moving in existing structures, certain land alterations, the addition of bedrooms to an existing residence, signs, sewer systems, feedlots, essential services, certain fences and other structures or improvements.
Permit applications can be dropped off at the traverse county recorder’s office unless otherwise noted.
You will need to submit your permit fee before the permit can be issued.
For questions about the applicable permit fee refer to the fee schedule, or contact the Zoning Administrator.
If you are unsure if your project needs to be permitted, contact the Zoning Administrator or submit an application and that determination will be made.
Helpful Links
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Land Use – Shoreland Permit Application
Shoreland is anything within 1,000 feet of a DNR-protected lake, pond or flowage and 300 feet from a DNR-protected river or stream or the landward extent of a designated flood plain, whichever is greater.
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Special Use Permit Application
For rip rap, boat ramp and other shoreland alterations.
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To apply for an exception from a required setback, lot coverage limit or other zoning regulation
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Conditional Use Permit Application
For uses listed as needing a conditional use permit in the Land Use Ordinance
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(Please submit applications to Traverse County SWCD)
Septic system ordinance administration is provided by the Traverse County Soil & Water Conservation District. -
For when the applicant is not the landowner
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Aquifer Report for Croke, Dollymount & Leonardsville Townships
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Wetland Conservation Act (Opens in new window)
Wetland Conservation Act administration is provided by the Traverse County Soil & Water Conservation District.
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Local Water Planning (Opens in new window)
Comprehensive Local Water Plan administration is provided by the Traverse County Soil & Water Conservation District.