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

Denmark Township’s own rules

• Building permitRequired

  Structures erected, moved into the Township, or structurally altered inside Denmark Township, Washington County, Minnesota.

  • A Town building official must issue the permit and make the required written Development-Code-compliance determination before the work.
  • No site preparation work may occur before issuance of the building permit, any required grading permit, and any other zoning permits.
  • A dwelling or commercial-building applicant must submit a Certificate of Survey prepared by a Minnesota-licensed surveyor.

  “No structure shall be erected, moved in or structurally altered until a building permit has been issued by the Town building official and a written determination has been made that the existing or proposed structure and the use of the land comply with this Development Code.”

• Local zoningPresent (with conditions)

  Land inside Denmark Township, Washington County, Minnesota.

  • The Development Code regulates zoning maps, districts, and uses within the Township.

  “The geographic boundaries of Denmark Township are divided into districts. Each district has: a) primary uses; b) uses allowed with a Certificate of Compliance; c) uses allowed with a Conditional Use Permit as herein defined; and d) uses allowed with an Interim Use Permit as herein defined.”

• Who permits septicCounty (with conditions)

  Subsurface sewage treatment systems inside Denmark Township, Washington County, Minnesota.

  • For a building permit involving on-site waste treatment and disposal, the on-site waste disposal permit must be issued by the Washington County Department of Health or an entity the Town designates to oversee on-site septic systems.
  • The Township directs residents to obtain septic permits from Washington County.

  “Septic permits are obtained from the county at: Subsurface Sewage Treatment Systems (SSTS) | Washington County, MN - Official Website (washingtoncountymn.gov)”

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.