(A) Intent. The purpose of this section is to provide regulations of general applicability for property in unincorporated areas of the county, to promote the orderly development of use of land, to protect the natural environment, minimize conflicts among land uses and protect the public health, safety and welfare. General regulations must be met before a land use permit is issued.
(B) Applicability. The regulations set forth in this article apply to all structures and all land uses, except as otherwise provided in this ordinance. The provisions of this article shall be applied to all zoning districts, and shall be in addition to the requirements in any specific zoning district. A permit shall not be issued unless provisions are made for meeting the applicable general regulations in this ordinance and other county ordinances.
(C) Zoning permit required.
(1) Zoning permits are required for the following:
(a) Any change in use;
(b) New, altered, moved or replaced structures;
(c) Signs;
(d) Shoreland alterations not exempted in § 6.22;
(e) Permits shall only be approved if they comply with this ordinance, where applicable;
(f) Alterations to wetland areas that require review from the Soil and Water Conservation District; and
(g) Land alteration as defined in § 4.13.
(2) It shall also be the responsibility of the applicant to adhere to local, state and federal rules and to obtain all required permits.
(3) No permit shall be issued where a proposed setback does not comply with future road construction plans as approved by the County Board, in which case a greater setback will be required in accordance with future highway plans. This information shall be supplied by the County Highway Engineer.
(4) All animal feedlots must further comply with the regulations set forth by the State Pollution Control Agency.
(5) A permit is required for the installation or alteration of a sub-surface sewage treatment system. All on-site sewage treatment systems must further conform to Pollution Control Agency rules in Minnesota Rules, Chapter 7080.
(6) All manufactured home parks and recreational camping areas must further comply with the standards established by Regulation 13187 of the State Board of Health.
(7) All international, federal, state, county and other official monuments, bench-marks, triangulation points and stations shall be preserved in their precise locations; and it shall be the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that these markers are maintained in good condition during and following construction and development. All section, half sections and one-sixteenth-section corners shall be duly described and tied.
(8) Any permit is void if building construction is not completed within one year from the date the permit was approved, unless otherwise extended by the Board of Commissioners.
(9) Any zoning permit issued under the prior existing zoning ordinance shall remain in effect for one year from the date of its issuance and construction shall comply with all requirements in effect under the prior zoning ordinance. Construction must begin within one year of issuance of the zoning permit and be completed within one year after construction is begun.
(Ord. 97, passed 7-21-2009)