BRAINERD — The Crow Wing County Board of Commissioners recently eliminated the $100 fee to set up a site visit with Land Services Department staff to visit a property before obtaining a land use permit.
A site visit is an important step in the process of obtaining a permit to improve property. A site visit with county staff helps landowners and contractors understand county ordinance requirements and state statute and rules before investing time and money to apply for a permit.
“We heard loud and clear from our contractors this spring that the $100 site visit fee was a barrier for them to get assistance from County staff,” Crow Wing County Environmental Services Manager Chris Pence said in a news release. “We believe that folks want to do the right thing on their property and site visits really can assist in that.”
The easiest way to set up a site visit is accessing the Crow Wing County website at www.crowwing.gov/217/Permit-Information . The county also has other helpful information on the website such as a shoreland alteration frequently asked questions sheet that explains what can and cannot be done on lakeshore property.
Contact Crow Wing County at 218-824-1010 or visit www.crowwing.us to discuss land use questions.
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