Planning & Zoning

Mission Statement

The mission of the Clay County Planning Office is to promote the public health, safety, and general welfare of county citizens through the development, implementation and administration of appropriate planning, zoning and subdivision regulations which follow applicable state and federal laws and the Clay County Comprehensive Plan.

Planning & Zoning Functions

• Building Requirements / Building Permits
• Conditional Use Permit Information
• Fence Standards
• Floodplain / Floodway Information
• Gravel Tax
• Home Occupation Standards - Rural and Rural Subdivision
• Investigations of Complaints or Violations of Zoning Ordinance
• Lot Requirements
• Parking Lot Standards
• Permitted Use Information
• Shoreland Management Regulations - Lakes and Rivers
  • 2021 Shoreland Natural Resources Block Grant (NRBG) All-Detail Report (PDF)
• Site Plan Review of Residences, Garages, Additions, Yard Standards
• Statistical Information Pertaining to Permits
• Subdivision Regulations / Parcel Splits
• Variance (PDF)
• Zoning Map
• Zoning / Rezoning Regulations
• Zoning Ordinance Information