Zoning, building permits and septic rules in Kerrick, Minnesota

Rules another office applies inside Kerrick

Kerrick does not set these itself; the county, a health district or the state does, and they apply to every address inside its limits.

• Building permitRequired

  Erecting, moving, or changing the exterior shape of a building inside Kerrick city limits under the County-administered zoning ordinance.

  • Structures 120 square feet or smaller and not intended for human habitation are exempt from this zoning-permit requirement but must meet applicable setbacks.
  • For nonconforming structures, maintenance, repair, or remodeling that does not increase building-area coverage or volume needs no permit.
  • Signs, fences, and wind-energy systems have the ordinance's separate permit provisions.

  exempt structure area: <= 120 square feet (Must not be intended for human habitation and must meet applicable setbacks.)

  “No person shall erect, move any building or any part of a building, or change the exterior shape of a structure without first obtaining a zoning permit from Pine County.”

• Building code adoptedAdopted (with conditions)

  Buildings inside Kerrick city limits that are of a type governed by the Minnesota State Building Code.

  • The State Building Code does not apply to agricultural buildings except for the stated state-inspection and skylight exceptions.

  “The State Building Code is the standard that applies statewide”

• Zoning districtsPublished (with conditions)

  County-administered zoning districts applicable inside Kerrick city limits.

  • The map is kept on file for examination at the Pine County Planning and Zoning office.
  • The ordinance identifies Agriculture, Rural Residential, Rural Townsite, Commercial, and Industrial districts.

  “The location and boundaries of the zoning districts established by this Ordinance shall be known and may be referred to as the “Pine County Zoning Map.” The Pine County Zoning Map is hereby adopted as a part of the Pine County Zoning Ordinance. The Map shall be kept on file for examination in the Pine County Planning and Zoning office.”

• Building heightDistrict specific (with conditions)

  Buildings inside Kerrick city limits in Rural Residential, Rural Townsite, Commercial, or Industrial County zoning districts.

  • The Agriculture column of Table 1 shows no maximum-height entry.
  • Applicable district is determined by the Pine County Zoning Map.

  Rural Residential maximum building height: 35 feet (RR5/RR10/RR20/RR40) · Rural Townsite maximum building height: 30 feet (RT0.5/RT1/RT2.5) · Commercial maximum building height: 40 feet (Commercial district) · Industrial maximum building height: 40 feet (Industrial district)

  “Maximum Height of Building - 35' 30' 40' 40'”

• Manufactured homesAllowed (with conditions)

  Individual mobile homes outside mobile-home parks inside Kerrick city limits under the County-administered zoning ordinance.

  • The site must comply with district land-use regulations and have suitable water supply and an approved septic system for one single-family dwelling.
  • The home must comply with district structure setbacks, have skirting installed within 90 days, not have been constructed before June 15, 1976, and be anchored to the ground.

  skirting installation period: <= 90 days (Otherwise the certificate expires.)

  “Individual mobile homes shall be considered as single-family dwellings and shall be allowed to locate outside of mobile home parks, provided that the following requirements are met:”

• Subdividing landRegulated (with conditions)

  Subdivision of land inside Kerrick city limits under the County-administered zoning ordinance.

  • Properties undergoing subdivision must follow the County zoning ordinance in addition to the Pine County Subdivision and Platting Ordinance, Shoreland Management Ordinance, Floodplain Management Ordinance, Kettle River Wild and Scenic River Ordinance, and any other County ordinance addressing subdivision.
  • The ordinance excepts the provision in § 1.4.5D.

  “Except as provided in Section 1.4.5D, properties undergoing subdivision of land shall follow all provisions of this Ordinance in addition to the Pine County Subdivision and Platting Ordinance, the Pine County Shoreland Management Ordinance, the Pine County Floodplain Management Ordinance, the Kettle River Wild and Scenic River Ordinance and any other County ordinance that addresses subdivision of land.”

• Building in a floodplainLimited

  Properties inside Kerrick city limits that are under the County zoning ordinance's jurisdiction and are in the Floodplain District.

  • The rule applies only to properties both under the ordinance's jurisdiction and in the Floodplain District.
  • The property must follow all applicable ordinance requirements, including the Pine County Floodplain Management Ordinance.

  “The Pine County Shoreland Management Ordinance, Pine County Floodplain Management Ordinance, and Kettle River Wild and Scenic River Ordinance shall serve as overlay districts. Properties within townships and cities that are under the jurisdiction of this Ordinance and are also in the Shoreland District, Floodplain District, or Kettle River Corridor, shall follow the requirements of all applicable ordinances.”

• Permit processPublished (with conditions)

  County zoning-permit applications for construction, moving, or alteration of a building inside Kerrick city limits.

  • Application is made to the Zoning Administrator on County-furnished form or forms.
  • A scaled plan showing lot dimensions and the size and location of proposed building and accessory buildings is required.
  • Other information necessary for enforcement may be required.
  • Permits issue only when plans and application comply with the ordinance.

  “An application for permit shall be made to the Zoning Administrator on a form or forms furnished by the County. Each application for a permit to construct, move or alter a portion or all of a building shall be accompanied by:”

Still unanswered

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

• Owner-builder exemption — Owner-built residential construction inside Kerrick city limits.
• Certificate of occupancy — Occupancy of buildings inside Kerrick city limits.
• Minimum dwelling size — Dwellings inside Kerrick city limits.
• Lot coverage — Lots inside Kerrick city limits.
• Living in an RV — Long-term RV occupancy on private land inside Kerrick 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.