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Zoning, building permits and septic rules in Jordan, Minnesota

Jordan is a city in Scott County, Minnesota. Jordan adopts its own zoning, so inside its limits Jordan’s rules apply, not the county’s. 4 rules below are quoted from official sources and independently re-checked, most recently on November 5, 2026. Rules for unincorporated land are on the Scott County page.

Answers from the rulebook for Jordan

Jordan’s own rules

  • Building permitRequired

    Listed property improvements inside Jordan city limits.

    • For improvements not listed, the City directs applicants to contact City Hall to determine whether a permit is required.
    • Electrical permits are through the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry.
    “Building Permit Applications are required for ALL improvements listed below”
  • Local zoningPresent (with conditions)

    Land and development proposals inside Jordan city limits, Minnesota.

    • The Planning and Zoning Department reviews development proposals and applications for compliance.
    “administering Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances (City Code Chapters 153 and 154, respectively).”
  • Subdividing landRegulated (with conditions)

    Subdivision proposals inside Jordan city limits.

    • The Planning and Zoning Department reviews development proposals and applications for compliance.
    “administering Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances (City Code Chapters 153 and 154, respectively).”
  • Permit processPublished (with conditions)

    Building-permit applications for work inside Jordan city limits.

    • Applicants must download and complete the Building Permit form.
    • Cash or check payable to the City of Jordan is required upon permit issuance.
    • Inspections are scheduled through Metro West Inspections.
    “Building permit applications can be submitted at City Hall or emailed to planning@jordanmn.gov.”

Still unanswered

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

  • Owner-builder exemption — Owner-built residential construction inside Jordan city limits.
  • Building code adopted — Construction inside Jordan city limits.
  • Inspections — Building work inside Jordan city limits.
  • Certificate of occupancy — Occupancy of buildings inside Jordan city limits.
  • Zoning districts — Zoning districts inside Jordan city limits.
20 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
  • Driveway access
  • Building in a floodplain
  • Short-term rentals

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 Jordan publishes no rule on the point, not that none exists. Scott County’s page lists the county offices to call.

Off-grid gear

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

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