Land Use Permits

Land Use Permits are required for almost all construction.  This includes, but is not limited to, new homes, garages, additions, decks, sheds, solar panels, fences, swimming pools and commercial construction.  Please contact City Hall before any construction starts for the required permit application and for payment of fees.
Any work started before an approved permit is issued will result in a $250 penalty for residential/agricultural districts and $500 for any commercial/industrial districts.

The Watkins City Council adopted the following Land Use Permit requirements and fees on April 20, 2011:

• Fences, decks, non-permanent sheds - $12.00
• Secured (on slab) storage units - $18.00
• Additions, porches, patios (attached to structure) - $24.00
• Garages, structures moved in with approval, other not attached - $30.00
• New residential construction - $36.00
• New commercial construction - $60.00

Land Use Permits are not required for siding, roofing or window replacement. The City does allow for metal roofing on residential property; however, only a standing seam metal roofing system is allowed.  Any other type of metal roofing is not allowed in a residential district and will need to be removed if installed.

Land Use Permit applications and payment of fees can be processed at City Hall, 110 Central Ave. S., or by calling 320-764-6400 for more information.

Click here for Land Use Permit Application