Zoning, building permits and septic rules in Turtle Lake Township, Minnesota

Turtle Lake Township’s own rules

• Building permitRequired

  Structures and land uses governed by Turtle Lake Township's Zoning/Subdivision Ordinance in the township's non-shoreland areas.

  • The township ordinance does not apply to property controlled under the Beltrami County Shoreland Ordinance.
  • The township zoning ordinance also regulates certain land uses and structures.

  “In 2012, Turtle Lake Township adopted a Comprehensive Long Range Development Plan and a Zoning/Subdivision Ordinance for non-shoreland areas (the township ordinance does not apply to any property controlled under the Beltrami County Shoreland Ordinance). The Plan and Ordinance provides wise and orderly development to ensure, promote and protect the health, safety and general welfare of the Township property owners. The Comprehensive Plan contains development goals and objectives. The Zoning Ordinance establishes land use zoning districts, regulates certain land uses and structures, requires building and land use permits, conserves historic and natural areas, establishes requirements for the subdivision and platting of land, and provides penalties for violations.”

• Local zoningPresent (with conditions)

  Land in Turtle Lake Township's non-shoreland areas.

  • The township ordinance does not apply to property controlled under the Beltrami County Shoreland Ordinance.
  • The township adopted the Comprehensive Long Range Development Plan and Zoning/Subdivision Ordinance in 2012.

  “In 2012, Turtle Lake Township adopted a Comprehensive Long Range Development Plan and a Zoning/Subdivision Ordinance for non-shoreland areas”

• Who permits septicCounty (with conditions)

  Subsurface sewage treatment systems on land inside Turtle Lake Township.

  • The county program excepts incorporated areas that administer a program by ordinance within their jurisdiction.
  • Holding tanks, outhouses, and privies are regulated septic-system types.
  • A septic permit application from the Beltrami County Environmental Services Department is required for construction, installation, modification, and operation of an SSTS.

  “on all lands in the county except incorporated areas [...] requires a Septic Permit Application from the Beltrami County Environmental Services Department.”

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.