Forms and Applications


Building and septic permit applications are not available online, as these forms are in triplicate and usually require additional submittals and payment at the time of application. We are unable to process payments over the phone. No applications are EVER accepted by email.
  1. Application for WINTER Septic Certification (PDF)
  2. Grading and Filling Permit application (PDF)
  3. Septic Certification Application (PDF)
  4. Blank Septic As Built Form for Installers (PDF)
  5. Renewal Application for Special Event Camping or Parking (PDF)
  6. Special Event Temporary Camping Form (initial application) (PDF)
  7. Special Event Temporary Parking Form (initial application) (PDF)
  8. Wetland Services Request Form (PDF)
  9. Zoning Application - Administrative Planning Form (PDF)

Solid Waste Licensing

Solid Waste License Applications and/or Renewals are now available through an Online Process. Please follow ALL instructions detailed on the Chisago County Solid Waste License Checklist (PDF).

The types of Solid Waste Licenses are:

  • Hauler License
  • Facility License:
    • Construction and Demolition Debris Land Disposal Facility
    • Industrial Solid Waste Land Disposal Facility
    • Mixed Municipal Solid Waste Land Disposal Facility
    • Recycling Facility
    • Transfer Station Facility
    • Solid Waste Processing Facility License
    • Waste Tire Facility
    • Yard Waste and Composting Facility License

Guides, Plans, Ordinances & Resources

  1. Adult Use Amendment (PDF)
  2. Adult Use Buffer Maps (PDF)
  3. Chisago County Sewage and Wastewater Treatment Ordinance (PDF)
  4. Chisago County Subdivision Ordinance
  5. Comprehensive Plan 2017 (PDF)
  6. Fowl and Poultry Regulations
  7. 4.04 Home Occupations
  8. Prohibited Animals Ordinance (PDF)
  9. Solar Energy Systems
  10. Solid Waste Ordinance
  11. Zoning Ordinance (PDF)
  12. Amendment 2019-515 'Minor Subdivision'
  13. Amendment 1 - Make-up of Planning Commission (PDF)
  14. Amendment 2 - Penalties and Violations (PDF)
  15. Amendment 3 - Admin Parking Permits (PDF)
  16. Amendment 4 - Admin Camping Permits (PDF)
  17. Amendment 5 - Rural Retail Tourism AG (PDF)
  18. Amendment 6 - Rural Retail Tourism - RVC (PDF)
  19. Amendment 7 - Rural Retail Tourism General Standards (PDF)
  20. Amendment 8 -Temp Cell Towers (PDF)
  21. Amendments 9 thru 21 - Interim Uses (PDF)
  22. Amendment 2019-515 Minor Subdivision - 5 acres from Ag land
  23. Amendment to 8.04.1 Interim Use Permits Ordinance No 21/0505-1
  24. Amendment to Sec. 4 and 5 Accessory Structures and Uses
  25. Amendment Removing Buildable Area adding Home Site Area
  26. Amendment to SSTS 10-1 Remove - Reduce Buildable Area
  27. Amendment to General Provisions Remove Buildable Area Add Home Site Area
  28. Amendment to Shoreland Ordinance Sec 7 Subdivision - Holding Tank Provision

MN Residential Building Code

MN Chapter 7080