1. Campground - Resort - Mobile Home Park Permits

Apply here for land use permits at sites in a Campground/Resort/Mobile Home Park and Sherwood Forest ONLY.
Click Start New below the corresponding application. To resume or view your applications, click Go to Applications List

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    • Campgrounds/Resorts/Mobile Home Parks
      Start New

      Application for permits for structures at individual sites in a Campground/Resort/Mobile Home Park.
      *For commercial buildings, see Land Use Application.

    • Sherwood Forest
      Start New

      Application for permits at individual lots in Sherwood Forest.

2. Zoning/Land Use Permits

Click Start New below the corresponding application. To resume or view your applications, click Go to Applications List

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    • Administrative Subdivision/Lot Line Adjustment
      Start New

      This application is for lot splits and lot line adjustments.

    • Land Use Application
      Start New

      Application for a new structure, addition, or change of use including: residences, additions, relocated structures, garage (attached or detached), storage sheds, commercial buildings, water-oriented structures, decks, patios, porches, or fences.
      *If the project includes a new septic system or portable toilet it may be included in this application.

    • Septic Only
      Start New | Renew Existing

      Application for a septic system, outhouse or portable toilet.
      *See Land Use Application to apply for a combination septic and structure permit.

    • SSTS Operating Permit
      Start New | Renew Existing

      Application for an SSTS Operating Permit.

    • Sign
      Start New

      Application for a sign (display). Examples: business sign, billboard, lighted sign.
      (Not for E911 signs)

    • Land Alteration
      Start New

      Apply here for excavation, grading, fill, rip-rap, shoreline repair, or other earth moving.

    • Vegetation Alteration
      Start New

      Apply here for vegetation alterations on properties located within Shoreland Zoning.

    • Wetland
      Start New

      Application for wetland replacement, wetland banking, and/or wetland exemption certificates. Please contact the Aitkin County Wetland Specialist prior to completing this application.

    • Planning Call
      Start New

      Apply here to request an onsite Planning Call with Planning & Zoning staff.
      Please contact the Zoning Office prior to submitting this application.

3. E911 Address

Click Start New to apply for a NEW E911 Address. To resume or view your application, click Go to Applications List

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    • E911 Address Application - Questions call the GIS Office (218) 927-7391
      Start New

      Apply here for a NEW E911 Address which includes a Blue Sign.
      (If you have an existing address and need to order only a Blue Sign, contact the Aitkin County Highway Department 218-927-3741)

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 New

      Application to request an Environmental Services staff member to collect a well water sample for testing.
      Samples are collected on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the Month before 3:00pm. A $50 forced collection fee applies in addition to the testing fee. Invoice must be paid prior to collection.

5. Conditional Use - Interim Use - Plat - Rezone Applications

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
      Start New | Renew Existing

      Application for an Interim Use Permit to operate a vacation/short-term rental with occupancy less than a 30 day period.

    • Conditional Use *(not specified below)
      Start New

      Application for a Conditional Use Permit

    • Interim Use *(not specified below)
      Start New

      Application for an Interim Use Permit.

    • Floodproofing
      Start New

      Application for a Floodproofing conditional use permit.

    • Mineral Exploration
      Start New

      Application for Mineral Exploration

    • Mining Operations CUP/IUP
      Start New

      Application for a CUP/IUP for Mining Operations. (Excludes Mineral Exploration)

    • Mining Operations (4 Week Standard Permit)
      Start New

      Application for a Mining Operation Standard Permit, 4 weeks in duration, meeting requirements of Mining & Reclamation Ordinance Section 3.3 B. *This application does not go to the Planning Commission.

    • Preliminary Plat or Planned Unit Development
      Start New

      Application for a Preliminary Plat to the Planning Commission

    • Final Plat or Planned Unit Development
      Start New

      Application for a Final Plat to the Planning Commission

    • Replat of Existing Plat to County Board
      Start New

      Application to replat an existing plat.
      *This application goes to the County Board and does not go to the Planning Commission.

    • Rezone
      Start New

      Application to request a Rezone.

    • Tower
      Start New

      Application for a conditional use permit for a telecommunications tower facility.

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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