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Kandiyohi County, Minnesota

Zoning, building permits and septic rules in New London, Minnesota

New London is a city in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota. New London adopts its own zoning, so inside its limits New London’s rules apply, not the county’s. 3 rules below are quoted from official sources and independently re-checked, most recently on November 5, 2026. Rules for unincorporated land are on the Kandiyohi County page.

Answers from the rulebook for New London

New London’s own rules

  • Building permitRequired

    Projects inside New London city limits.

    • The city page also states that its requirement extends within a two-mile radius of city limits; this claim is limited to land inside city limits.
    “Building Permits are required for all projects in the city of New London and within a 2-mile radius of the city limits.”
  • Local zoningPresent (with conditions)

    Land use inside New London city limits.

    • The city page states that its Zoning Manual does not contain all applicable land-use and subdivision requirements; users must also refer to the New London Code of Ordinances.
    “This page contains the ordinances governing land use, operations, trade, and business within the City of New London.”
  • Permit processPartial

    City permit applications inside New London city limits.

    • This page provides submission instructions but does not describe the full review, approval, inspection, or appeal process.
    “Please fill out all applications completely to expedite approval. You can either mail completed applications to: City of New London, PO Box 252, New London, MN 56273 or hand deliver them to city hall, 10 Ash St. S.E.”

Still unanswered

We looked and could not find an official answer yet. Silence is not permission; ask New London or Kandiyohi County directly.

  • Owner-builder exemption — Owner-builders constructing inside New London city limits.
  • Building code adopted — Building-code adoption for construction inside New London city limits.
  • Inspections — Building inspections for construction inside New London city limits.
  • Certificate of occupancy — Certificates of occupancy inside New London city limits.
  • Zoning districts — Zoning districts inside New London city limits.
22 more unanswered
  • Minimum dwelling size
  • Minimum lot size
  • Setbacks
  • Lot coverage
  • Building height
  • Living in an RV
  • Camping on your land
  • Tiny homes
  • Manufactured homes
  • Accessory dwellings
  • Who permits septic
  • Septic permit
  • Septic inspection
  • Off-grid sanitation
  • Well permit
  • Mandatory utility hookup
  • Agricultural exemption
  • Subdividing land
  • Driveway access
  • Building in a floodplain
  • Short-term rentals
  • Permit fees

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.

Unanswered questions are usually a sign that New London publishes no rule on the point, not that none exists. Kandiyohi County’s page lists the county offices to call.

Off-grid gear

Going off-grid in New London means bringing your own water and power. The kit we’d start with:

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