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Pipestone SWCD

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Pipestone County Conservation & Zoning

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County Planning & Zoning

Building Permits

Building Permits

Please take a few minutes and stop by our office to get your permit prior to construction. Fees will double for all after the fact building permits. 


A Land Use Permit is requested for:

  1. Any new structure, addition or accessory structure. Such structures include but are not limited to: dwellings, additions, garage, storage sheds, grain bins, grain legs, and barns. 
  2. Moving a structure from one location to another. 


A Land Use Permit is not required for:

  1. A Deck that is not enclosed and does not have a roof. 
  2. New Siding, windows, shingles, and interior remodeling. 


Setbacks:

  1. Township/County Road: 100' from the center line of the road. 
  2. County State Aid Road: 125' from the center line of the road. 
  3. State/Federal Hwy: 150' from the center line of the road.
  4. Side Yard and Rear Yard: Setbacks may vary based on Zoning District and type of structure. 


For all zoning requirements and setbacks, please refer to the last page of the County Ordinance or call our office. 

Board of Adjustment (Variances/Appeals)

Appeals Board - Dan Miller, Curt Johnson, Tom Bobendrier, Travis Dethlefs.  The Board of Adjustment shall consist of three members appointed by the County Board.

Jan 13, 2025 Agenda (pdf)Download
Jan 13, 2025 Minutes (pdf)Download
Mar 3, 2025 Agenda (pdf)Download
Mar 3, 2025 Minutes (pdf)Download

Planning Commission (CUP/Rezoning)

Planning Commission - Dallas Roskamp, Travis Dethlefs, Gary Boeve, Les Nath, Cary Alderson, Cal Brouwer, Eugene Boersma, Barry Rieck.  The planning Commission shall consist of eight (8) members appointed by the Chairman of the Board of Commissioners and ratified by the board. 

Feb 25, 2025 Agenda (pdf)Download
Feb 25, 2025 Minutes (pdf)Download

Conditional Use Application (pdf)

Download

Re-Zoning Application (pdf)

Download

Building Permit Application (pdf)

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E 911 Address Request Form (pdf)

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Pipestone County Contractors

Pipestone County Contractors

When choosing a contractor to complete your next project, we ask that you take the time and make sure that your contractor is licensed for your protection. All Residential Building, Electrical, Plumbing, and Mechanical contractors are required to be licensed or bonded. We have compiled a list of both licensed and specialized professionals to assist you with your next project. Our contractor list includes:

  • Dirt/Gravel
  • Concrete
  • Building
  • Cabinetry
  • Drywall/Painters
  • Landscaping
  • Electrical
  • Plumbing
  • Septic
  • Well Repair
  • Manure Haulers
  • Commercial Applicators 

Official County Documents

Pipestone County Zoning Ordinance (pdf)Download
Comprehensive Water Plan (pdf)Download
County Water Plan Amendment & Other Waters Addendum (pdf)Download
E-911 Sign Ordinance (pdf)Download
Shoreland Ordinance (pdf)Download
Sub Division Ordinance (pdf)Download
Clandestine Drug Lab Ordinance (pdf)Download
County Solid Waste Ordinance (pdf)Download
Solar Ordinance (pdf)Download
Buffer Ordinance (pdf)Download
Official County Zoning Map (pdf)Download
Flood Plain Ordinace (pdf)Download

Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry

To ensure you are working with a licensed contractor look them up with the link below:

https://secure.doli.state.mn.us/lookup/licensing.aspx


Data Practice Policy

If you are looking for specific information, we ask that you please read the Pipestone County Data Practices Policy and make a formal request as explained in the policy for the data you would like to obtain. 

Pipestone SWCD

1016 8th Ave SW Pipestone, MN 56164 US

(507) 825-1185

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