Permits, Licenses & Forms

Building Permits are needed for most projects.  Such as decks, porches, shingles, siding, windows, doors (including Garage Doors), furnaces, water heaters, fences, and all new construction projects and additions.  Building Permits are not needed for utility sheds under 200 square feet, water softeners, air conditioners, storm windows, repairs, and inside remodeling (unless a wall is being moved or a new wall is going up).  Permit costs are based upon the value of the project.

Please remember that all projects still need to have the zoning checked and approved before any work can be done.  Zoning Permits are still required for all buildings under 200 square feet, all fences, rezoning's, conditional use permits, and variances. Permit costs are based upon the value of the project. 

Also be sure to call Gopher State One call at 651-454-0002 at least 2 days before you dig.

City zoning laws can be reviewed at City Hall or on the City's website under Code of Ordinances. 

Completed forms and documents can be emailed to bldeputyclerk@gmail.com.

 

 Administration

City of Buffalo Lake

If you are contemplating a building project within the City of Buffalo Lake, you may print a copy of our building permit from this site and present it to the Deputy City Clerk along with the permit fee.

Forms are also available at the city clerk's office.

Josh Wilson, City Clerk

Shawna Haas, Deputy Clerk

Cindy Hirte, Deputy Clerk

City of Buffalo Lake
203 Main St. N.
PO Box 396
Buffalo Lake, Minnesota 55314
Phone: 320-833-2272
Fax: 320-833-2094
Email: bldeputyclerk@gmail.com

 Building

1. Building Permit. No buildings shall be erected, placed or altered without first getting a building permit from the City Clerk and approved by the City Council.

2. Property Line. All buildings erected, placed or altered must stay a minimum of 6' (feet) from property lines. If a variance is needed, adjacent property owner will have to sign the building permit application approving the erected, placed or altered structure.

3. Commercial Buildings Adjacent to a Residential District. All commercial buildings must stay back from the residential property line one foot per foot of height of commercial building. Example: a 30' high commercial building must stay 30' from a residential property line.  This structure must have all required permits for federal and state pollution regulations. Noise/dust/air quality/odor and etc. Variance can be granted after all residents affected by this commercial structure sign the building permit.

4. Building Replacement Improvements. A building permit is needed to replace windows, doors, shingles, water heaters etc.