Before you grade or fill in a shoreland area for any reason, contact Le Sueur County Environmental Services at 507-357-8538 to apply for a grading and filling permit.

A grading and filling permit is required for:

• The movement of more than 10 cubic yards of material on steep slopes or within shore or bluff impact zones.

• The movement of more than 50 cubic yards outside of steep slopes or shore and bluff impact zones.

DEFINITIONS:

Shoreland: Land within 1,000 feet of the Ordinary High Water Level of a protected lake, wetland, or pond; or land within 300 feet of a protected river or stream or the landward extent of a floodplain, whichever is greater.

Shore Impact Zone: The area adjacent to the water for a distance equal to one half the required structure setback.

Bluff Impact Zone: The bluff itself and the land located within 20 feet from the top of the bluff.

Bluff Setback: 30 feet from top of bluff.

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