Crow wingCountyPlanning & Zoning

Requirements for Obtaining a

 Building Permit

When submitting a permit application for a New Home & Septic System, the applicant must supply the Zoning Department with:

·        Septic system design from a licensed and registered professional

·        Pre- evaluation request form

·        site plan

When submitting a permit application for an Addition of a Bedroom, the applicant must have a compliance inspection done by a licensed and registered designer or inspector. If the compliance inspection shows the septic system is in compliance and sized for the addition:

1.      Crow Wing Countyissue the permit after they do a site inspection. the applicant must submit:

·         Copy of the notice of compliance from the designer or  inspector.

·        pre- evaluation inspection request form

·        site plan

2.     If the septic system is non-compliance, the applicant

        Must bring the septic system into compliance. The Applicant must submit:

·        Septic system design from a licensed and registered designer

·        Notice of non compliance from the designer

·        site plan

When submitting a permit application for a Deck,Accessory Building, Porch, Garage, or Addition permits.  (Other then a bedroom addition):

1.      If Crow Wing County has records on the septic system, the office will verify the septic system is conforming. The applicant must submit:

·        Pre- evaluation request form

·        site plan

2.      If the Crow Wing County does not have records of the septic system the applicant must have a compliance inspection done by a licensed and registered designer or inspector.

A.     If the system is non- compliance, the applicant must bring the septic into compliance. The applicant must submit:

* Septic system designer from a licensed and registered designer  

* Pre-evaluation request form

* Site plan

B. If the septic system is in compliance, the applicant must submit:

* A copy of the certificate of compliance

* Pre-evaluation request form

* Site- plan

* Site plans should show approximate property boundaries approximate building location to lot lines and roads.