Physical Planning

Physical Planning: Following are application forms and a fee schedule for Planning and Zoning permits. The forms may be downloaded and used to submit an application. Submit the application and fee to the Duluth or Virginia Planning Office.

Fee Schedule:

ZONING ORDINANCE OF ST. LOUIS COUNTY,
MINNESOTA-ORDINANCE NO. 46

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ARTICLE
I GENERAL STANDARDS AND ADMINISTRATION
II GENERAL PROVISIONS
Section. 1 Application and Interpretation
Section. 2 Environmental Review
Section. 3 Earth Tone Colors
Section. 4 Screening
Section. 5 Zoning Map
Section. 6 Definitions
Section. 7 State Shoreland Classifications
III DIMENSIONAL STANDARDS
Section. 1 General Standards
Section. 2 Lot Dimension Table
Section. 3 Dimensional Standards and River Corridor Width
Section. 4 Shore Setback and Shore Impact Zone Requirements
Section. 5 Sanitary System Setbacks and Standards
Section. 6 Road Right-of-Way Setbacks
Section. 7 Bluff Area Standards
Section. 8 Significant Historic Sites
Section. 9 Placement and Design of Roads
Section. 10 Riparian and Nonriparian Property
Section. 11 Mine Pit Lakes
Section. 12 Storage of Structures
Section. 13 Erosion Hazard Areas-Lake Superior Shoreline
IV NONCONFORMITIES
Section. 1 General
Section. 2 Nonconforming Uses
Section. 3 Nonconforming Structures
Section. 4 Shoreline Averaging
Section. 5 Decks
V LAND USE CONTROLS
Section. 1 Use of Zone Districts
Section. 2 Land Use District Titles
Section. 3 Use Classification
Section. 4 District Conversion Table
Section. 5 Land Use Districts
VI PERFORMANCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE STANDARDS
Section. 1 General
Section. 2 Residential
Section. 3 Intensive Vegetation Removal
Section. 4 Utility Structures
Section. 5 Steep Slopes
Section. 6 Stairways, Lifts & Landings
Section. 7 Alternative Shore Impact Zone
Section. 8 Recreational Vehicles on Lots
Section. 9 Community Centers
Section. 10 Home Business
Section. 11 Wetlands
Section. 12 Land Alterations (Shoreland Areas)
Section. 13 Water Oriented Accessory Structures
Section. 13.02 Saunas
Section. 13.03 Storage Buildings & Fish Cleaning Houses
Section. 13.04 Boathouses
Section. 13.05 Satellite Dish
Section. 13.06 Gazebos & Screen Houses
Section. 13.07 Detached Decks
Section. 14 Other Structures
Section. 15 Domesticated Animals
Section. 16 Parking
Section. 17 Placement/Design of Driveways/Parking Areas (Shore Areas)
Section. 18 Large Parking Lots
Section. 19 Signs
Section. 20 Salvage Yards
Section. 21 Contaminated Soils
Section. 22 Houseboats
Section. 23 Rural Industry
Section. 24 Density Transfer
Section. 25 Borrow Pits
Section. 26 Mineral Exploration
Section. 27 Solid Waste
VII PLANNED DEVELOPMENT
Section. 1 Information Requirements
Section. 2 Development Density
Section. 3 Design Criteria
Section. 4 Residential Planned Development
Section. 5 Commercial Planned Development
Section. 6 Resort Conversion & Development on Existing Resorts
Section. 7 Planned Unit Development Standards - N. Shr. Mgmt. Pln. Area
Section. 8 Administration
Section. 9 Resorts in Shoreland Commercial Districts
VIII ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
IX PLANNING COMMISSION
X BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
XI VALIDITY AND EXEMPTIONS
XII FEES
EFFECTUATION

Questions to the Planning Department?

Fee Schedule:

PLANNING & ZONING FEE SCHEDULE

Revenue code
LAND USE
  1998 Fee
1300 Single Family Dwelling (0-600 sq.ft.) 75.00
1308 Single Family Dwelling (601-1400) 150.00
1309 Single Family Dwelling (1491 - up) 250.00
1301 SFD Addition (<125 sq.ft.) 50.00
1310 SFD Addition (126-300 sq.ft.) 75.00
1311 SFD Addition (301 sq.ft. and over) 100.00
1302 Accessory Building "A" (>100 sq.ft. or <200 sq. ft.) 50.00
1303 Accessory Building "B" (201-800 sq.ft.) 75.00
1312 Accessory Building 'C" (>800 sq.ft.) 100.00
1313 Accessory Building Additions 50.00
1304 Variance (Residential) 300.00
1306 Conditional Use (Residential) 300.00
1307 Deck 50.00
1320 Commercial Building 200.00
1321 Commercial Building Addition 200.00
1322 Commercial Accessory Building 100.00
1323 Variance (Commercial) 400.00
1324 Conditional Use (Commercial) 400.00
1325 Deck 50.00
1326 Home Occupation 50.00
1340 Subdivision Plat 800.00
1341 Subdivision Plat - Design Waiver 100.00
1342 Rezoning Ordinance Map Amendments 400.00
1343 Land Use Plan Amendment 400.00
1344 Environmental Assessment Worksheet 500.00
1345 Planned Unit Development 500.00
1346 Certificate of Survey 250.00
1347 Site Evaluation 100.00
1350 Zoning Ordinance Copy 10.00
1351 Salvage Yard Permit 150.00
1352 Borrow Pit Permit 150.00
1353 Off-Site Sign 25.00
1354 Performance Standard Permit 150.00
1355 Commercial Billboard 100.00
1360 Wetland Determination 100.00
1361 Wetland Field Delineation 450.00
1362 Wetland Replacement Plan Review 300.00
1369 Late Fee (Land Use) 2X*
1370 Multiple Variance/Conditional Use 450.00

*LATE FEE - UP TO DOUBLE REGULAR FEE

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