Permits

General Instructions

Each Permit will require the applicant to complete required information fields and upload copies of plans and other required documentation. The links below will identify the requirements. Please ensure you have all the required information and documents ready to upload prior to beginning the online application process. Applications that are submitted without the required documentation may delay the review process or cause the application to be rejected.

Application Instructions

To select a permit application, use the search box below.  The system will filter permit types as you scroll.   You can search by permit type or permit use.  Permit use will list various permits under each type.   You may also scroll through the list.  After ensuring you have all the required information for upload, click the "Apply Online" link for the required permit. 

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

When submitting an application, ALL applicants must provied: Certificate of Insurance. Applicant should upload a certificate of insurance (this is for all permits) Please add Birchwood Village as additionally insured Address is 207 Birchwood Ave,  Birchwood, MN 55110 (NOTE YOUR PERMIT WILL NOT BE REVIEWED WITHOUT CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE)

Upload all required documents in the next section titled: Document Upload

Search Permits and Apply Online

Permit TypePermit Application / Use Apply Online
Conditional Use Permit Home Occupation Apply Online
Conditional Use Permit Land Disturbance (greater than 400 sq ft or more than 50 cubic yds) Apply Online
Conditional Use Permit Land Disturbance (slopes toward a lake, pond, wetland, watercourse) Apply Online
Conditional Use Permit Solar Energy System Apply Online
Conditional Use Permit Swimming Pool Apply Online
Conditional Use Permit Tennis / Pickleball / Sports Courts Apply Online
Plumbing Permit Tub, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Shower, Roof Drain, etc Apply Online
Sewer and Water Permit Sewer and Water Permit Apply Online
Variance Application Variance Application Apply Online
Zoning and Conditional Use Permit General Apply Online
Animal Chicken License Apply Online
Animal Dog License Apply Online
Animal Pig License Apply Online
Building Permit Fence (over 7 feet) Apply Online
Building Permit General Apply Online
Building Permit Home Demolition Apply Online
Building Permit Interior Remodel Apply Online
Building Permit New Home Apply Online
Building Permit Reroof Apply Online
Building Permit Residential Addition Apply Online
Building Permit Residential Deck Apply Online
Building Permit Residential Garage Apply Online
Building Permit Residential Porch Apply Online
Building Permit Residential Shed Apply Online
Building Permit Window Replacement Apply Online
Zoning Permit Beach Sand Replacement Apply Online
Zoning Permit Decks / Platforms (less than 30 inches above grade ot attached to structure with frost ftg) Apply Online
Zoning Permit Driveway / Sidewalk / Patio (area greater tha 100 sq ft) Apply Online
Zoning Permit Fence (over 7 feet) Apply Online
Zoning Permit Fence (under 7 feet) Apply Online
Zoning Permit Land Disturbance (greater than 110 sq ft / 50 cubic yds) Apply Online
Zoning Permit Retaining Walls Apply Online
Zoning Permit Sheds (144 sq feet) Apply Online
Zoning Permit Stairs / Lifts to Lake or Body of Water Apply Online
Right of Way Permit Excavation Permit Apply Online
Recreational Public Property Access Limited License - Construction (including demolition) Apply Online
Recreational Public Property Access Limited License - Landscaping (including excavating, filing, grading, tree work) Apply Online
Mechanical Permit A/C, Boilers, Fireplace, Hot Water Heater, Furnace, etc Apply Online