Zoning and Land Use Permits

Zoning Permits are required for the construction or placement of any structure on your property.  This process ensures your property remains complaint with the setbacks and land use activities of the Zoning District you live in.  Placing a structure without a permit can cause your property to become a non-conforming parcel, which can be time consuming and costly to correct.

You may email your completed application and drawing to us at: zoning@co.mower.mn.us

Contact Us

  1. Angie Lipelt

    Environmental Services Supervisor
    Email Angie Lipelt
    Phone: 507-437-9560, ext. 560

  2. Valerie Sheedy

    Assistant Public Works Director
    Email Valerie Sheedy
    Phone: 507-434-2639, ext. 639

  3. Mindy Williamson

    Environmental Technician
    Email Mindy Williamson
    Phone: (507) 437-9490

Common Permits and Forms

  1. Zoning Permit Application (2021-rev)
  2. Site Drawing Example
  3. How Setbacks are Measured
  4. Impervious Surface Calculator
  5. Do I Need A Compliance Inspection (Flow Chart)
  6. When Do I need a Zoning Permit
  7. Bedroom Determinations (PDF)
  8. Homeowners Assumption of Risk (PDF)
  9. Protecting Your Well (MDH - setbacks)
  10. Building Demolition Information and Forms

Conditional Use Permit Application Packets:

  1. Frequently Asked Questions re CUP's
  2. What Happens After I Submit the Application and Fee?
  3. Application Form, Example
  4. Application Form Instructions, Key
  5. Findings of Fact (Word doc)

Permit Fees:

Zoning Permit:
 Ag/Accessory Structure$75
Residential Structure$150
Land Use Permits:
Conditional Use Permit App$600+$46
Variance Application$600+$46
Rezone/Amendment$600+$46
Platting$600

*After-the-Fact fees are TRIPLE the base fee

Access the Environmental Services Map to view features of your property, see approximate parcel boundaries, or sketch your site drawing.  Many other maps and apps are available at the main GIS HUB page! 

  1. Zoning Maps
  2. Ordinance References

Zoning Maps by Township

  1. Adams (PDF)
  2. Austin (PDF)
  3. Bennington (PDF)
  4. Clayton (PDF)
  5. Dexter (PDF)
  6. Frankford (PDF)
  7. Grand Meadow (PDF)
  1. Lansing (PDF)
  2. Leroy (PDF)
  3. Lodi (PDF)
  4. Lyle (PDF)
  5. Marshall (PDF)
  6. Nevada (PDF)
  7. Pleasant Valley (PDF)
  1. Racine (PDF)
  2. Red Rock (PDF)
  3. Sargeant (PDF)
  4. Udolpho (PDF)
  5. Waltham (PDF)
  6. Windom (PDF)

Planning Commission/Board of Adjustment Calendar

2023 PC Calendar