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1. Campground - Resort - Mobile Home Park Permits
Click Start New below the corresponding application. To resume or view your applications, click Go to Applications List
2. Zoning/Land Use Permits
Click Start New below the corresponding application. To resume or view your applications, click Go to Applications List
Note: Aitkin County does not administer zoning within the city limits of Aitkin, Hill City, McGregor, McGrath, Palisade, or Tamarack. Please contact the city administration office if you are located within city limits.
- Go to Applications List
- Administrative Subdivision/Lot Line Adjustment
Start NewApplication for lot splits and lot line adjustments.
- Land Use Permit
Start New | Renew ExistingPermit application for a new structure, expansion/addition, change of use, or relocation of a structure, including but not limited to: Residence, additions, garage, storage shed, commercial buildings, water-oriented structure, deck, patio, porch, or fence.
*If the project includes a new septic system, you may include it in this application. - Septic Only
Start New | Renew ExistingPermit application for the installation of a septic system, outhouse, or portable toilet.
- SSTS Operating Permit
Start New | Renew ExistingApplication for a septic system Operating Permit.
- Land Alteration
Start NewApply here for excavation, grading, fill, rip-rap, shoreline repair, or other earth moving.
- Vegetation Alteration
Start NewApply here for vegetation alterations on properties located within Shoreland Zoning.
- Wetland
Start NewApplication for wetland replacement, wetland banking, and/or wetland exemption certificates. Please contact the Aitkin County Wetland Specialist prior to completing this application.
- Sign
Start NewPermit application for a sign (display). Examples: business sign, billboard, lighted sign.
(Not for E911 signs) - Mining Operations (4 Week Standard Permit)
Start NewApplication for a Mining Operation Standard Permit, up to 4 weeks in duration in accordance with Mining & Reclamation Ordinance Section 3.3 B.
- Planning Call
Start NewRequest an on-site planning call with Planning & Zoning staff.
Please contact the Zoning Office prior to submitting this application.
- Administrative Subdivision/Lot Line Adjustment
3. E911 Address
Note: If you have an existing address and need to order only a Blue Sign, click here
To resume or view your application, click Go to Applications List
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- E911 Address Application
Start NewApply here for a NEW E911 Address which includes a Blue Sign.
Questions, call the GIS Office (218) 927-7391
Note: If you have an existing address and need to order only a Blue Sign, please see this form: https://www.co.aitkin.mn.us/departments/highway/pdf/911-Application.pdf
- E911 Address Application
4. Water Testing
Request an Onsite Water Sample Collection & Testing by clicking Start New below.
To resume or view your application, click Go to Applications List
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- Onsite Water Sample Collection Request
Start NewApplication to request an Environmental Services staff member to collect a well water sample for testing. Collections are on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday before 3:00pm. The collection fee is $50 in addition to the testing fee. Invoice must be paid prior to collection.
- Onsite Water Sample Collection Request
5. Conditional Use - Interim Use - Plat - Rezone
Apply below for a Conditional Use, Interim Use, Plat, or Rezone request to go before the Planning Commission.
Click Start New below the corresponding application.
To resume or view your application, click Go to Applications List
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- Vacation/Short-Term Rental IUP
Start New | Renew ExistingInterim Use Permit Application to operate a Vacation/Short-Term Rental
- Conditional Use Permit (general)
Start NewGeneral application for a Conditional Use Permit
- Interim Use Permit (general)
Start New | Renew ExistingGeneral application for an Interim Use Permit
- Floodproofing CUP
Start NewCUP Application for alternative methods of Floodproofing
- Mineral Exploration IUP
Start NewIUP Application for Mineral Exploration
- Mining Operations IUP
Start NewIUP Application for Mining Operations. (Excludes Mineral Exploration)
- Preliminary Plat
Start NewApplication for a Preliminary Plat Subdivision
- Final Plat
Start NewApplication for a Final Plat Subdivision
- Replat of Existing Plat
Start NewApplication for a replat of an existing subdivision to the County Board
- Rezone
Start NewApplication to request a Rezone.
- Tower
Start NewCUP Application for a telecommunications tower.
- Vacation/Short-Term Rental IUP
6. Variance
A Variance application requires a public hearing before the Board Of Adjustment to determine if it can be approved. Variance fees are in addition to permit fees. Please note, fees are non-refundable as they cover the cost of the process.
To apply for a Variance click Start New. Resume or view your application, click Go to Applications List
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- Variance
Start New
- Variance