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2810.2600 MANDATORY LICENSE, PERMIT, OR WRITTEN APPROVAL.

Subpart 1.

Some approvals required.

The following is a list of licenses, permits, or other written approvals required by the state of Minnesota and local governing bodies. The list is intended as a guide for the procurement of the proper license, permit, or written approval for subdivisions located within the state of Minnesota. Those subdivisions located outside of Minnesota will be required to conform to the state and local requirements of that jurisdiction. This list should not be construed as complete. Each subdivider will be required to obtain all state and local licenses, permits, or written approval where applicable, whether or not contained herein.

Subp. 2.

Department of Natural Resources.

A license, permit, or other written approval from the Department of Natural Resources must be obtained prior to the commencement of the activities contained herein:

A.

appropriation of any public water, surface or underground;

B.

removal by cutting of aquatic vegetation;

C.

placement of any fill material (temporary or permanent) that will change the course, current, or cross-section of any public water;

D.

water level control structures;

E.

dam construction or abandonment;

F.

fish or wildlife impoundments;

G.

revetments and other shore protection;

H.

breakwater, wharves, or jetties;

I.

boathouse and permanent dock construction or replacement;

J.

channel or shoreline excavation;

K.

stream or channel enlargement or relocation;

L.

extensions of public water;

M.

harbors and marinas;

N.

underwater sewer and water lines;

O.

navigational improvements or obstructions;

P.

bridges and piers;

Q.

beach sand blankets;

R.

any other alteration of public waters not mentioned herein;

S.

utility crossings;

T.

cluster developments in shoreland areas.

Subp. 3.

Department of Health.

A license, permit, or other written approval from the Department of Health must be obtained prior to the commencement of the activities contained herein:

A.

the operation of a hotel-motel, resort lodging house, boarding house, restaurant, or place of refreshment as defined in Minnesota Statutes 1971, chapter 157;

B.

the operation of mobile home park or recreation camping area as defined in Minnesota Statutes 1971, chapter 327;

C.

approval of the plans for all buildings and facilities that are publicly owned or are for use by the public; or

D.

licenses pertaining to wells and soil absorption sewage disposal.

Subp. 4.

Department of Transportation.

If a trunk highway runs through or is adjacent to a subdivision, a permit from the Department of Transportation is required to construct entrances connecting with such trunk highway.

Subp. 5.

Pollution Control Agency.

A permit must be obtained from the Pollution Control Agency to construct, install, or operate a disposal system pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 1971, chapter 115.

Subp. 6.

Local governing bodies.

A license, permit, or other written approval from the local governing body must be obtained prior to the commencement of the activities contained herein:

A.

a building permit for the construction of, or addition to, a building, road, or other improvement;

B.

an electrical permit;

C.

a plumbing permit;

D.

a permit to install heating, air conditioning, or ventilation system in a building or other improvement;

E.

a permit to install an elevator;

F.

a permit for the construction of advertising signs; or

G.

any other license, permit, or written approval as required by the local governing body.

Statutory Authority:

MS s 83.38

Published Electronically:

September 14, 2007

Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes