Lent Township is a small\, independent commu nity nestled along the western edge of Chisago County\, in east central Mi nnesota. Lent Township prides itself on maintaining its rural character wh ile planning for quality development\, making it a truly desirable place t o live\, play\, work\, and raise a family. In 2008\, the words “Community Comes Naturally” were chosen as the most appropriate description of Lent T ownship’s most valued assets – the local resident’s caring attitude and th e abundant natural resources that make our community stand out.
\nFor Stacy/Le nt Annexation Information\, Click on the Township Government tab of the website and then on Potential Stacy/Le nt Annexation
\nLent Township General Info-Pe rmit Checklist
\nBuilding Permits w ithin the Township of Lent
\nChisago Co unty Environmental Services/Zoning – 651-213-8371
\nLent Township contracts with Chisago County Department of Env ironmental Services and Zoning for building permitting\, plan review and i nspections.
\nBuilding permits are required for all new construction and most remodeling\, alteration\, and repair work in the Township of Len t. Some permits such as reroof or reside only require filling out the app lication* and paying the fee. Most other building projects (deck\, additio n\, accessory structure\, remodel) require two sets of plans to be submitt ed for a plan review\, and a survey showing all proposed setbacks. All pe rmits are to be applied for at the Environmental Services Department in th e Government Center in Center City. Staff will determine the construction value and permit fee at the time of application\, and the permit will be paid for at that time. After the permit is processed and issued the permit will be mailed to the owner or contractor (whichever is designated at the time of application). All checks should be made payable to the Chisago Co unty Treasurer.
\n*The building permit applications are in t riplicate\, and therefore are not available on the website – please contac t the County office at 651-213-8372 for mailing of permits.
\nInspections –Please call the Environmental Services Department at 651-2 13-8371 to schedule an inspection. Information needed includes the site ad dress\, permit number\, and type of inspection. Typically\, 24 hours is co nsidered adequate notice.
\nA Certificate of Occupancy is issued for new home construction upon request and completion of all final building\, plumbing and mechanical inspections. All life safety issues must be comp leted as well\, for specific questions regarding these items please call t he County building inspector.
\nDriveway permits for access from a T ownship road should be obtained from the Environmental Services office\; C hisago County Public Works in Center City issues driveway permits for acce sses on County Roads. A fee will be assessed for emergency 911 address sig ns and swing-arm mailbox posts at the time of a new home application as we ll.
\nZoning information such as the minimum square footage for a si ngle-family dwelling\, permitted uses in specific districts\, as well as s etback information should be obtained from the Township.
\nThe Count y does not issue electrical permits or inspect or regulate electrical work . The Minnesota State Board of Electricity should be contacted at 651-284 -5064 if you are doing your own wiring. The State Electrical Inspector i s Mark Thoma and he may be contacted for electrical inspections at 320-309 -9483.
\nNotice is hereby given that Mainten ance Staff will be doing brushing in the Township right-of-ways during the upcoming months.
\nKelly Wood\, Townshi p Clerk
\nThe blue sign project is finished. If you did not receive a blue sign\, please email your address to clerk@l enttownship.com
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