Planning & Zoning

Zoning Permits

No person shall erect, alter, or move any structures or part thereof without first securing a zoning permit, including but not limited to:

• All structure additions
• Authorized signs
• Basements
• Footings
• Liquid manure storage area
• Manufactured homes
• Repair of sewer systems
• Sewer systems
• Towers

To access zoning permit applications and forms, please visit the following page: https://www.co.le-sueur.mn.us/682/Permit-Applications-Forms-Resources.  

Variances and Conditional Use Permits

If you would like to learn more about the variance application process and the board of adjustment, please visit the Board of Adjustment Page.

If you would like to learn more about the Conditional Use Permit application process and the planning commission, please visit the Planning Commission Page.

To view upcoming meetings, agenda items, and meeting packets, please visit the Le Sueur County Agenda Center Page.

Le Sueur County Land Use

• Le Sueur County Comprehensive Land Use Plan
• Le Sueur County Land Use Goals & Policies
• Le Sueur County Land Division Ordinance
• Le Sueur County Zoning Ordinance
• Le Sueur County Zoning Map (02-01-2013)

Additional Planning & Zoning Information

• Fees
• Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
• DNR Shoreland Classifications and Special Waterbody Designations viewer
  • Please note that on rare occasions a local government classification may differ from the DNR.  You can find out more about different shoreland classifications within Le Sueur County in the Zoning Ordinance (located to the left, the tab titled Le Sueur County Zoning Ordinance).