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

Traverse Township’s own rules

• Building permitRequired

  Erection, structural alteration, or relocation of permanent or portable structures in Traverse Township land subject to the Nicollet County zoning ordinance.

  • The county zoning permit is required before the listed work.
  • Political and real-estate signs that conform to ordinance standards are excepted.
  • A zoning permit issues only when the proposal complies with applicable zoning-district uses, dimensional standards, performance standards, and payment of the applicable fee.

  “For the purposes of enforcing this Ordinance, a zoning permit shall be required of all persons prior to: 1. Erection, structural alteration, or relocation of permanent or portable structures or signs, except political and real estate signs, that conform to the standards herein.”

• Local zoningPresent (with conditions)

  Land inside Traverse Township, Nicollet County, that is outside an incorporated municipality is subject to Nicollet County's zoning ordinance.

  • The ordinance's jurisdiction is limited to areas of Nicollet County outside incorporated municipalities.
  • Nicollet County's ordinance states that land uses must conform to the ordinance and that only specified permitted and conditionally permitted uses are allowed in zoning districts.

  “The jurisdiction of this Ordinance shall apply to all the area of Nicollet County outside of incorporated municipalities.”

• Who permits septicCounty (with conditions)

  Septic-system installation inside Traverse Township, Nicollet County, where the county zoning ordinance applies.

  • System design is by a licensed septic designer using utilities location and soil borings and calculations according to Minnesota Rules 7080-7081.
  • Installation is under a zoning permit by a licensed septic installer.
  • County personnel inspect the installation to confirm compliance with the approved design.

  “Installation of the approved design can then be done under a zoning permit by a licensed septic installer. Inspection of the installation will be done by county personnel to confirm compliance with the design.”

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.