Planning & Zoning Administration

Building Permits - Permit Requirements

(NOTE: We accept cash or check only.)

Addition, Alteration or Accessory Permits including Pools require:
(for Pools also see Definitions and Regulations PDF)

  • Completed application PDF
    (Also available at the Zoning Office)
  • Two sets of Building plans
  • Site plan showing setbacks and location of existing buildings, septic system and well
  • Septic System Compliance Certificate if the septic system is more than 10 years old
  • When Sherburne County cannot verify that the setback is met, a survey by a licensed surveyor may be required at the applicant's expense
Land Use Permits for Becker Township require: Roofing, Siding, Garage Door, Gas Mechanical and Fireplace permits require:

New Home Permits require:

  • Completed application PDF
    (Also available at the Zoning Office)
  • Two sets of Building Plans
  • House staking certificate by a registered land surveyor
  • Septic System design including setbacks to all property lines
  • One soil boring taken at house site - low floor to be minimum 1 foot above mottling
  • Energy code compliance certificate
  • Road access permit if driveway entrance is onto a County Road or in Baldwin, Blue Hill, Clear Lake, Livonia or Santiago Township

Septic Permits require:

  • Completed Application PDF
    (Also available at the Zoning Office)
  • Complete Sewage Treatment System Design by Licensed Designer

Please remember: incomplete applications will NOT be accepted.

Zoning Admin Contact:

Sherburne County Govt Center
ATTN: Zoning Administration
13880 Business Center Dr NW
Elk River, MN 55330-1692

Office Location & Hours

Phone: 763-765-4450
800-438-0578
Fax: 763-765-4467

zoning@co.sherburne.mn.us