Carlton County Zoning and Environmental Services is the zoning authority for all areas of Carlton County except the following cities:
- Barnum
- Carlton
- Cloquet
- Cromwell
- Kettle River
- Moose Lake
- Scanlon
- Wrenshall
- Wright
- Thomson Township
Carlton County also has zoning authority in shore land areas (property within 1,000 feet of a classified lake or 300 feet of a classified river or stream) in the City of Cromwell, City of Carlton and Thomson Township. Zoning permits (PDF) are required for building or moving any structure, no matter the size, including:
- Additions
- Decks
- Dwellings
- Garages
- Outhouses
- Privacy fences
- Sheds
- Signs
- Storage containers
- Canvas hoop structures
- Pergola
- Yurt
- Play House
Zoning Permits are not required for replacing windows, doors, re-siding or re-roofing (new shingles). For more information, contact us at 218-384-9176.