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Planning, Land Use, & Zoning

Development Applications, Land Use Planning, Zoning Certificates, and Environment

Note: Olmsted County Geographic Information Systems (GIS) information has been moved to the Public Works website. 

  • Current development applications

    Current development applications

    Current development applications

    For upcoming meeting dates and documentation, visit our PrimeGov site. 

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  • Development applications and fees

    Development applications and fees

    Development applications and fees

    The Olmsted County Planning Department administers the land use controls for Eyota Township, Marion Township, and Quincy Township.

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    Public Meeting Information

    View information on public meetings and how you can attend.

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    Land Use Planning

    Land Use Planning

    Olmsted County General Land Use Plan

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  • Olmsted County plans and ordinances

    Olmsted County plans and ordinances

    Olmsted County plans and ordinances

    The Olmsted County Planning department is responsible for the administration of zoning ordinances in Olmsted County and the following townships within Olmsted County: Eyota, Marion, Oronoco, and Quincy. For information on how to obtain a zoning permit in these jurisdictions, view zoning permits.

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  • Zoning Certificates - Olmsted County

    Zoning Certificates - Olmsted County

    Zoning Certificates - Olmsted County

    The Olmsted County County Planning Division is responsible for the administration of zoning ordinances for several townships within Olmsted County.

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  • Environment

    Environment

    Environment

    Olmsted County works to preserve existing natural areas and wildlife, promote sound policies, educational and discussion opportunities.

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Demographics

Demographics

Learn more about the demographics within Olmsted County.

Demographics

Learn more about the demographics within Olmsted County.

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Divisions

Learn about the various divisions within the Planning department.

Divisions

Learn about the various divisions within the Planning department.

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  • Learn more about Rochester-Olmsted Council of Governments.

    Learn more about Rochester-Olmsted Council of Governments.

    Learn more about Rochester-Olmsted Council of Governments.

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