Important notice for visitors to the Courthouse in Duluth: effective Monday, March 30, the 2nd Street entrance will be closed to the public. Visitors may enter the building through the main entrance off the Civic Center/Priley Drive or via the skywalk from the 3rd Street ramp.  
Land Use
 
 

 

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Welcome to the Land Use Division! We are responsible for administering and enforcing land use regulations for county-administered areas through Subdivision Ordinance 60 and Zoning Ordinance 62. Additionally, the division administers Cannabis Ordinance 68, Floodplain Ordinance 69, and the Minnesota Wetland Conservation Act for select areas of the county. 

Staff are ready to assist you by calling or emailing us to discuss your project, we would be happy to walk you through the process. It is encouraged to complete your land use permit application and payment online to process applications more efficiently. If you need further assistance, walk-ins are welcome. To better serve the public, we encourage you to schedule an appointment to discuss the proposed development of your property.