Zoning, building permits and septic rules in Arthur Township, Minnesota

Arthur Township’s own rules

• Building permitRequired

  Code-regulated construction and equipment work inside Arthur Township, Kanabec County, Minnesota.

  • Arthur Township states that it is the authority for building-code enforcement and building-permit requirements; the Mora Building Department processes building permits, plan review, and building inspections.
  • Minnesota Rules 1300.0120 exempts specified work from permit requirements; the rule expressly identifies one-story detached accessory structures used as tool or storage sheds, playhouses, and similar uses not exceeding 200 square feet; fences not over seven feet high; oil derricks; retaining walls not over four feet high unless supporting a surcharge or impounding Class I, II, or III-A liquids; and certain water tanks.
  • For emergency equipment replacements and repairs, the permit application is due by the next working business day. Ordinary repairs do not require application or notice where they do not involve the alterations listed in Minnesota Rules 1300.0120, subpart 6.

  “Arthur Township is the authority for building code enforcement and building permit requirements. Please contact zoning/building official Ryan Gunderson for all needs pertaining to building permits/codes.”

• Local zoningPresent (with conditions)

  Land inside Arthur Township, Kanabec County, Minnesota.

  • Arthur Township states that it administers its zoning ordinance.
  • For shorelands, the Township directs applicants to Kanabec County for zoning site review/approval.

  “Arthur township will continue to administer the townships Zoning Ordinance. Arthur is adding a Land Use Application to review and update your site plan, and to keep the individual parcel files up to date.”

• Who permits septicCounty (with conditions)

  Septic systems and septic compliance for land inside Arthur Township, Kanabec County, Minnesota.

  • Arthur Township directs residents to Kanabec County Environmental Services for all septic compliance.
  • The Township states that Kanabec County Environmental Services handles septic systems.

  “Kanabec County Environmental Services will still be called upon to administer the county’s Shoreland District controls and handle septic systems.”

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.