Lent Township General Info-Permit Checklist
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Building Permits within the Township of Lent
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Chisago County Environmental Service
s/Zoning – 651-213-8371
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Lent Township
contracts with Chisago County Department of Environmental Services and Zo
ning for building permitting\, plan review and inspections.
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Buildi
ng permits are required for all new construction and most remodeling\, alt
eration\, and repair work in the Township of Lent. Some permits such as r
eroof or reside only require filling out the application* and paying the f
ee. Most other building projects (deck\, addition\, accessory structure\,
remodel) require two sets of plans to be submitted for a plan review\, and
a survey showing all proposed setbacks. All permits are to be applied fo
r at the Environmental Services Department in the Government Center in Cen
ter City. Staff will determine the construction value and permit fee at t
he time of application\, and the permit will be paid for at that time. Aft
er the permit is processed and issued the permit will be mailed to the own
er or contractor (whichever is designated at the time of application). All
checks should be made payable to the Chisago County Treasurer.
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strong>The building permit applications are in triplicate\, and therefore
are not available on the website – please contact the County office at 651
-213-8372 for mailing of permits.
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Inspections –Please cal
l the Environmental Services Department at 651-213-8371 to schedule an ins
pection. Information needed includes the site address\, permit number\, an
d type of inspection. Typically\, 24 hours is considered adequate notice.<
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A Certificate of Occupancy is issued for new home construction upo
n request and completion of all final building\, plumbing and mechanical i
nspections. All life safety issues must be completed as well\, for specif
ic questions regarding these items please call the County building inspect
or.
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Driveway permits for access from a Township road should be obt
ained from the Environmental Services office\; Chisago County Public Works
in Center City issues driveway permits for accesses on County Roads. A fe
e will be assessed for emergency 911 address signs and swing-arm mailbox p
osts at the time of a new home application as well.
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Zoning informa
tion such as the minimum square footage for a single-family dwelling\, per
mitted uses in specific districts\, as well as setback information should
be obtained from the Township.
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The County does not issue electrica
l permits or inspect or regulate electrical work. The Minnesota State Boa
rd of Electricity should be contacted at 651-284-5064 if you are doing you
r own wiring. The State Electrical Inspector is Mark Thoma and he may be
contacted for electrical inspections at 320-309-9483.
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