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Planning & Zoning Applications & Resources

Planning a Project? Start Here.

Whether you're building, improving your property, dividing land, installing a septic system, or proposing a new use, the Planning & Zoning Department is here to help you navigate the process.

We strongly encourage you to contact Planning & Zoning before submitting an application or beginning work. Staff can help determine which permits or approvals are required for your project and explain the review process.


Planning & Zoning Department | 218-568-5222


Land Use & Zoning Applications

Use the applications below for common zoning and land use requests.

Land Use Application – 2026

Conditional Use Permit Application

Interim Use Permit Application

Variance Application

Rezoning Application


Subdivisions & Property Changes

Planning to divide property, adjust a property line, or create a plat? The following applications and checklists may be required.

Boundary Line Adjustment Application

Metes & Bounds Subdivision Application

Preliminary Plat Application

Preliminary Plat Checklist

Final Plat Application

Final Plat Checklist


Septic Systems (SSTS)

Properties served by an individual septic system may require additional permitting and review.

SSTS Application

Subsurface Sewage Treatment System (SSTS) Ordinance

State-Licensed Septic System Professionals


Stormwater & Impervious Surface Resources

Projects involving new or expanded impervious surfaces may be subject to stormwater management requirements.

Stormwater Management Packet – Crow Wing County

Impervious Surface Calculator Worksheet – Crow Wing County


Building & Development Resources

Building Height Definition – Pequot Lakes

Minnesota Department of Labor & Industry – Local Code/Jurisdiction Lookup


Not Sure Which Application You Need?

That's okay—we're here to help.

Planning and zoning requirements vary depending on the property, location, and type of project. Contact the Planning & Zoning Department before beginning your project or submitting an application, and staff can help identify the approvals that may apply.


City of Pequot Lakes Planning & Zoning
Phone: 218-568-5222