City of Silver Bay

Zoning Maps

Zoning Map City

 

Zoning Map Rural

 

Plat Maps

Adams, Aiken, Arthur, Banks, Bell, Burk

Adams, Banks, Davis, Outer

Banks, Burk, Carter, Chase, Charles, Davis, Dodge, Drake, Edison

Banks, Edison, Edwards, Field, Floyd, Garden, Gibson, Green, Horn

Edison, Hays, Horn, Ives, James

Edison, Law, Lee

Edison, Law, Marks, Nelson

Edison, Marks, Penn, Quincy, Reed

Evans, Horn

Kent, Outer

Marks, Penn, Quincy, Reed, Shaw

Quincy

 

(Maps updated September, 2002)

 

 

CALL BEFORE YOU DIG!

Follow the link below for information regarding Gopher State One Call

http://mn.itic.occinc.com/MNinfo/GSOCHomeownerMessage2009.pdf

 

Permits

General Overview

 

     This overview is provided to help ease the questions on the permit process, but is not all encompassing.  Each project is different; therefore, the Planning and Zoning Commission and/or City Council will determine if there is additional information required.  Should you have any questions regarding permits, please contact City Hall at (218) 226-4408.

 

**ALL PERMIT APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED TO THE CITY OF SILVER BAY AT LEAST TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO START OF PROJECT, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF PERMITS THAT REQUIRE A PUBLIC HEARING WHICH MUST BE RECEIVED 60 DAYS PRIOR.**

 

 
PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ITEMS SUCH AS: *PERMITS MAY NOT BE REQUIRED FOR ITEMS SUCH AS:
New Construction, Alterations/Remodeling Residing (unless you alter the sheathing)
Sheds, Fences, Decks, Garages Repaving (unless you repave approach)
Maintenance/Repair/Replacement

Window Replacement (unless you change size or add

windows)

Demolition or Moving of any Building Shingling (unless you change physical aspect of roof)
Signing Repairs, Maintenance, or Minor Alterations that do not change the physical dimensions or shape of any building or structure on land 
Home Occupation Garage sales (limit 2/year, telemarketing, business conducted by phone.
Rezoning

*Please contact City Hall for questions

TYPES OF PERMITS THAT NEED TO BE COMPLETED AND REQUIRE FEES:

LAND USE

CHECKLIST

APPLICATION

The purpose of a Land  Use Permit is to insure that setback requirements, impervious surface requirements, variances, special conditions, signage and zoning changes are adhered to.  APPLICATION FEE = $50 AND IS NON-REFUNDABLE

BUILDING

CHECKLIST

APPLICATION

The purpose of the building permit is to insure changes to property follow appropriate building codes and regulations.  Building permit fees are determined upon the valuation of the structure changes.  This permit most often is in addition to the Land Use Permit.

APPLICATION FEE = BASED ON VALUATION AND DETERMINED BY THE CITY

 

 

CONDITIONS PLACED UPON LAND USE PERMITS THAT REQUIRE PUBLIC NOTIFICATIONS AND HEARING.  THEY REQUIRE ADDITIONAL FEES AND APPLICATIONS:

HOME USE OCCUPATION

CHECKLIST

APPLICATION

For anyone wishing to operate a home based business for compensation, which houses inventory, and/or generates additional traffic within the neighborhood.  There are some occupations that do not require a permit such as Home Retail Parties (Tupperware, Pampered Chef, Jewelry, etc.), daycares, telemarketing, computer based businesses that do not have the public coming to the home, or businesses that are conducted via phone/email.  All home occupation permits require a public hearing and must be renewed every 3 years.  A pre-application for home occupation permits is required before completing the full Land Use Application.

APPLICATION FEE = $100

RENEWAL FEES = $30/3 YEARS 

SPECIAL/CONDITIONAL USE

CHECKLIST

APPLICATION

These permits generally are designed for a specific use of the property as it relates to the zoning district in which the property is located.  They may be allowed with specific restrictions set by the City.  Additional charges apply.  They require a public notification and hearing in accordance to MN Statutes.

APPLICATION FEE = $250 PLUS LAKE COUNTY FILING FEES 

VARIANCE

CHECKLIST

APPLICATION

These permits generally are designed for a modification or variation from the provisions of the zoning district in which a property is located.  They are typically granted when there are reasons of exceptional circumstances unique to the property which would cause a hardship.  Additional charges apply.  They require a public notification and hearing in accordance with MN Statutes.  The variance is also filed with Lake County.

APPLICATION FEE = $250 PLUS LAKE COUNTY FILING FEES

ZONING CHANGES

CHECKLIST

APPLICATION

Anyone requesting a property zone change must complete the Land Use application.  No "spot zoning" is allowed.  Additional charges apply.  They require a public notification and hearing in accordance with MN Statutes.  The zoning changes are also filed with Lake County.

APPLICATION FEE = $250 PLUS LAKE COUNTY FILING FEES

PLATTING/SUBDIVISION

These are separate from the permit process.

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