Zoning
Unified Development Code (Zoning Ordinance)
The Waseca County Unified Development Code (UDC) was adopted in August of 2009. The UDC combines the Waseca County’s zoning, subdivision, shoreland, sign, adult use, feedlot and other requirements relating to land use into one document. The UDC includes the Zoning Map for Waseca County.
Information regarding setbacks, accessory structures, and other standards is also contained in this ordinance. The County Zoning Office has zoning jurisdiction in all of the townships in Waseca County.
For zoning information within city limits please call the individual cities of Janesville, New Richland, Waldorf and (City of) Waseca.
Waseca County UDC Codification
Zoning Permits are required for all new construction and most remodeling, alteration and repair work in Waseca County. Specific items are required to be submitted with an application for a zoning permit.
Waseca County does not issue electrical permits or inspect or regulate electrical work. For an Electrical Inspection in Waseca County contact Todd Drescher, Electrical Inspector, at 612-394-7194 or at todd.drescher@state.mn.us
General contractors are required to have a State License from the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry. You may contact them at (651) 284-5034 with questions, or visit their website www.dli.mn.gov
A Building Permit from the City of Waseca is also required (in addition to a Zoning Permit from Waseca County) for all residential construction within two miles from the City limits. Please contact the City of Waseca at (507) 835-9742 for more information.
Comprehensive Land Use Plan
The rules of the Zoning Ordinance are derived from the Comprehensive Land Use Plan. This plan provides Waseca County with a review of how the county has grown and changed over the years and discusses potential future trends and issues with respect to future growth, development and change.
The Comprehensive Land Use Plan also set forth policies which are the basis for decision making with respect to future growth, land use, natural resources, economic development, public and community facilities, and infrastructure. In short, the Comprehensive Land Use Plan is a blueprint of how the citizens would like to see Waseca County in the future.
Approved Comprehensive Land Use Plan