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Building Permits
When Required: Building or construction permits are required for all residential and agricultural structures constructed in Blue Earth County unless otherwise excepted.
Additional Approvals Which May be Required:
- All public and most commercial-industrial buildings are subject to the Handicapped Accessibility Requirements of the Minnesota State Building Code.
- The Minnesota Department of Health reviews plans and performs inspections on public buildings and/or some private "open to the public buildings."
- The State Fire Marshal's Office reviews plans and inspects fire suppression systems in certain industrial applications.
- Electrical permits and inspections are required by the State Board of Electricity.
- Septic system upgrades are required when construction commences on a new residence, or when an existing residence is altered, remodeled, or added on to. Septic system upgrades are required before building permits can be issued in shoreland areas for any construction, be it residence or accessory building.
- Conditional Use Permits, Variances, and/or Zoning Map Amendments (re-zones) may be required before building permits can be issued.
Processing Time: The average building permit can be issued within three days if all required information is submitted with the application, and other approvals are not necessary. Construction permits will not be issued until:
- Plans are approved for upgrading of the septic system when required.
- Required fees are paid.
A site visit is performed and setbacks are verified.
Fees: A minimum fee of $50.00 is imposed for construction valued at $50,000.00 or less. An additional fee of one dollar per thousand dollars of construction value is imposed for all projects exceeding $50,000.00. This fee may be adjusted periodically by the County Board.
Required Submittal Information:
- Proof of ownership and/or owner authorization.
- Minnesota Contractor's License Number or signed waiver (for residential).
- Legal Description of the land being used as the building site.
- Two sets of house plans.
- Site plan drawn to scale showing:
- Existing structures, proposed additions, proposed structures, and property lines.
- Location of existing and/or proposed septic system and well.
- Distance between the proposed building or addition and roadway centerline, ordinary high water mark of lake, river or stream, and property lines.
- Septic system plans drafted by an MPCA Certified Designer when upgrades are required.
Review and Approval Procedure:
- A completed application and all required supporting documentation is submitted to the Land Use Administrator.
- The Land Use Administrator will review the documents and will work with the applicant, ensure that the application is complete, and that all required paperwork has been submitted. The applicant will be made aware of any additional approvals required prior to the issuance of the construction permit.
- If septic system upgrades are required the Land Use Administrator will consult with the County Sanitarian to ensure that all required submittal and approvals have been made before issuing the construction permit.
- The Land Use Administrator may attach such conditions to the permit as deemed necessary to ensure proper development of the property and to protect the surrounding area.
