Shoreland Information

Filling, grading, excavating and vegetation removal on shoreland property requires a land alteration permit if the activity that you are planning exceeds certain limits. Contact the Zoning and Environmental Services Office for permit thresholds.

CASH OR CHECK PAYABLE TO 

CARLTON COUNTY TREASURER 

FOR ALL FEES

Shoreland Applications

  1. Shoreland Alterations Zoning Permit Application (PDF)
  2. Shoreland Alterations Interim Use Permit Application (PDF)
  3. Shoreland Mitigation Plan (PDF)
  4. Contractor Landowner Responsibility Form (PDF)

Shoreland Fact Sheets

  1. Shoreland Alterations (Grading and Filling) Fact Sheet (PDF)
  2. Vegetation Alterations and Removal Fact Sheet (PDF)
  3. Stairways and Accessory Structures Fact Sheet (PDF)
  4. Erosion Control Fact Sheet (PDF)

MN Department of Natural Resources

Important: Other approvals may be required from federal, state, and local units of government, including the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, watershed districts, water management organizations, counties, townships, and cities. 

Do I need a permit? MN DNR