Land use application  The land use permit application can be used for many types of construction. If you are building a structure, moving a structure, or adding to a structure, a land use permit must be submitted. Additional land use application information, click here.

Conditional use applications  St. Louis County requires conditional use permits for most types of commercial use and businesses, industrial uses, outdoor signs, planned developments, and certain short term rental uses, etc. Additional conditional use application information, click here.

If you are unsure if your project requires a conditional use permit, please contact our office at (218) 725-5000 or (218) 749-7103 or by email at landuseinfo@stlouiscountymn.gov

Land alteration application  A land alteration permit is necessary for filling, grading, and/or excavating on or near shoreland property. Additional land alteration application information, click here.

Borrow (Gravel) Pits/Extractive Use  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. A General Purpose Commercial Borrow Pit requires a Conditional Use Permit and public hearing and a Public Works Borrow Pit requires a Performance Standard Permit. Additional borrow (gravel) pits/extractive use information, click here.

If you are unsure if your project requires a conditional use permit, please contact our office at (218) 725-5000 or (218) 749-7103 or by email at landuseinfo@stlouiscountymn.gov

Rezoning application  In some cases, rezoning a parcel may be necessary as the current zoning may be incompatible with the current activities in the area. Additional rezoning application information, click here

Subdividing Property  Nearly all land divisions in Minnesota are regulated by local authorities. St. Louis County Ordinance 60 regulates the subdivision of land outside of municipalities (cities). Subdivision of property may require review to ensure property meets minimum requirements and is suitable for development. Additional subdividing property information, click here.

Cell Towers and Utility Structures  Communication towers and utility structures are allowed in all zone districts and on lots or leased parcels that are no smaller than 20,000 square feet. To find the standards for utility structures and commercial communication towers, see: Additional communication towers and utility structure information, click here.

Variance application  A variance is needed when a landowner has plans for property development that do not comply with county ordinances. Additional variance application information, click here.

Wetland applications and reviews  Landowners considering any construction or alteration within wetland areas should contact the St. Louis County Planning and Zoning Department or whoever the LGU (Local Government Unit) is for their jurisdiction. Please see the wetland regional agency contact list for more information. Additional wetland applications and review information, click here

Performance standard permits  A performance standard permit authorizes a use or a structure which must meet a minimum set of pre-defined standards or criteria. Performance standard permits may be required for Nonconforming Structure Replacement, Addition to a Nonconforming Structure in Shoreland or Other types of permits. Additional performance standard permit information, click here

Home business permits  A home business is conducted on an owner’s home property and should be consistent with rural residential lifestyle and compatible with a neighborhood. Examples include business such as auto repair, a berry farm or gift shop. Additional home business permit information, click here.

Performance Standard Permits - Short Term Rental  A performance standard permit authorizes a use or a structure which must meet a minimum set of pre-defined standards or criteria. Performance standard permits may be required for Short Term Rentals. Additional performance standard permit - short term rental information, click here.