Eureka Township, Minnesota

Township Building and Land Use Permits

This page contains information, application forms, and instructions sheets for obtaining building and land use permits required in Eureka Township.

NOTE: For a permit request to be considered at the next planning commission meeting, you must submit a complete application to the Eureka Town Clerk by 12:00 noon on the Thursday 10 days prior to the meeting. Applications received after this time will not be acted on until the following month’s meeting.

The applicant or a representative must be present at the Planning Commission Meeting to represent the application. (Representative Authorization Form—Complete this form if someone other than the property owner will represent an application at a planning commission or town board meeting.

If you have questions about what is necessary for a complete permit application, contact town clerk Nanett Sandstrom at 952-469-3736 or eurekatn@frontiernet.net.

General Information

Building Permit, Land Use, and Zoning Application Procedures (PDF file)
Fee Schedule (PDF File)
Frequently Asked Questions about Permits (HTML)
Representative Authorization Form (PDF File)—Use this form if someone other than the property owner will represent an application at a planning commission or town board meeting.
Eureka Township Zoning Ordinance (PDF file)
2007 Minnesota State Building Code (HTML)

Building Permits

All application forms and instruction sheets are PDF files (requires Adobe Reader to open or print). You can also request hardcopies from the Eureka Town Clerk.

Type of Project
Residential structures and accessory buildings	application form	instructions
Residential additions or remodels (interior or exterior, includes reroof, siding and windows)	application form	instructions
Agricultural buildings and accessory structures	application form and exemption form	instructions and state statutes
Moving a building or structure	application form	instructions
Rebuilds in case of fire	application form	instructions
Decks and porches	application form	instructions
Demolition	application form	instructions
Swimming pools	application form	instructions
Signs	application form	instructions
Driveways and approaches	application form	instructions
Septic systems and holding tanks	application form	instructions
Plumbing	application form	instructions
Mechanical	application form	instructions
Utility installation, excavation, or roadway obstruction	application form	instructions
North Cannon Watershed Storm Water Permit	application form	ordinance

Land Use and Zoning Requests

All application forms and instruction sheets are PDF files (requires Adobe Reader to open or print). You can also request hardcopies from the Eureka Town Clerk.

Type of Request
Conditional Use Permit (CUP)	application form	instructions
Interim Use Permit (mining operations, automotive graveyards, airstrips)	application form	instructions
Building Right Cluster	application form	instructions
Lot Split Approval	application form	instructions
Verification of a Nonconforming Use, Structure, or Lot	application form	instructions
Expansion or Alteration of a Nonconforming Use	application form	instructions
Verification of a Lot of Record	application form	instructions
Variance Request	application form	Instructions
Amendment to the Text of the Zoning Ordinance or Zoning Map	application form	instructions

Miscellaneous Permits and Licenses

Outdoor Assembly	application form	ordinance
Kennel Operation License	application form	ordinance