Zoning, building permits and septic rules in Centerville, Minnesota

Centerville’s own rules

• Building permitRequired

  Most replacements, additions, and new residential and commercial buildings inside Centerville city limits.

  • New residential and commercial buildings require professionally completed plans, a site survey, and insulation certification with the permit application.
  • The City's page says a shed under 200 square feet requires a $65 zoning permit.

  “require permits along with new residential and commercial buildings.”

• Owner-builder exemptionConditional

  Electrical work by homeowners inside Centerville city limits.

  • Homeowners must first apply for an electrical permit.
  • The exception does not apply to a new home; a new home requires an electrician to apply and perform the work.

  “Homeowners can do their own electrical work”

• InspectionsRequired

  Deck construction inside Centerville city limits.

  • The City handout directs footing and final inspections; calls are to be made two days in advance.
  • This finding is limited to decks, not all construction.

  “Footing Inspection- Holes dug, loose material/water removed.”

• Who permits septicLocal (with conditions)

  Private septic systems inside Centerville city limits in Anoka County.

  • Anoka County states that permitting for private septic systems in county municipalities is done at city level.

  “Upon determination by the city [...] the applicant shall be granted a permit”

• Permit feesPublished (with conditions)

  City building, plumbing, electrical, demolition, zoning, and development permits inside Centerville city limits.

  • Building, plumbing, and electrical fees are specified by fee-schedule exhibits.
  • A state surcharge applies to building permits.
  • Some development fees additionally require deposits or escrows.

  “Building Permits See Exhibit “B” Plumbing Permits See Exhibit “C” Electrical Permit Fees See Exhibit “D””

• Permit processPublished (with conditions)

  Building permit applications inside Centerville city limits.

  • Applications are submitted at City Hall between 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.
  • The City says site-plan review generally takes two days and staff notify applicants when a permit is ready and the amount owed.
  • Additional submissions may be required by the Building Official.

  “Application for Permits are submitted at City Hall”

Still unanswered

We looked and could not find an official answer yet. Silence is not permission; ask Centerville or Anoka County directly.

• Building code adopted — Construction inside Centerville city limits.
• Certificate of occupancy — Occupancy of buildings inside Centerville city limits.
• Minimum dwelling size — Dwellings inside Centerville city limits.
• Minimum lot size — Lots inside Centerville city limits.
• Setbacks — Principal residential structures inside Centerville city limits.

Each answer was extracted from an official source and independently re-checked against that source by a second reviewer. That is an evidence check, not legal advice. Rules change; confirm with the authority before you buy or build.