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Building Division

The Building Division is responsible for enforcement of the Minnesota Building Code for the unincorporated areas of Rice County.

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    • 1. Exterior Maintenance Permit
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      For replacement of: Windows/Doors, Siding &/or Roofing

    • 2. Building Permit Application
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    • 3. Agricultural "AG" Structure Permit
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      for structures being placed on an agricultural classed parcel as classified by the records of the County's Assessors office and used for housing farm equipment, livestock, and/or agricultural products.

    • 4. Demolition permit
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    • 5. Mechanical (HVAC) Fireplace/Wood Stove Permit
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    • 6. Plumbing Permit Application
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      Adding new or moving plumbing

    • 7. Land Use Permit
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      Structures under 200 sq ft, cement slabs, patios, sheds, hoop structures.

Zoning

The Zoning Department is responsible for the enforcement of the zoning ordinances in the unincorporated areas of Rice County. The deadline to submit an application for consideration by the Planning Commission or Board of Adjustment is the 5th of every month.

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    • Business Registration Renewal Application
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      Business Registration Renewal Only

    • Conditional Use Permit (CUP) Application
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    • Interim Use Permit (IUP) Application
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    • Final Development Plan (PUD)
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    • Final Plat
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    • Grading and Filling Application
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    • Preliminary Development Plan
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    • Preliminary Plat
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    • Rezoning of Property Application
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    • Sign Permit Application
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    • Variance Application
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    • Waiver of Plat (WOP)
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    • Wildlife Pond Permit
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    • Zoning Amendment Application
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    • Administrative Appeal
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      The Board of Adjustment shall have the authority to hear and decide appeals from and review any order, requirement, decision, or determination made by any administrative official charged with administering and enforcing the Rice County Zoning Ordinance.

    • Temporary Equipment Placement Permit (TEPP)
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      Inactive application - please apply for Interim Use Permit

Septic

The Septic division administers the Rice County Sewage and Wastewater Treatment ordinance, which involves reviewing individual and community wastewater treatment system designs, issuing permits for those systems and inspecting the installation of the systems to ensure code requirements are met.

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