Belle Plaine Township Permits

Building Permit

Building permits are handled through Scott County ePermits.  

For further information, please visit the Scott County website.

Accessory Buildings And Structures requirements (PDF) as set forth in the Scott County Zoning Ordinance No. 3 which can also be located on the Scott County Web-site at www.co.scott.mn.us.

Building permit application can be found here (PDF)

Burning Permit

Burning Permits are required for all burning.

  • Belle Plaine – Burning Permits are obtained for a $25 fee at the Belle Plaine City Hall.
  • Jordan – Burning Permits are obtained for a $25 fee at the Jordan City Hall.
  • New Prague – Burning permits will be issued by appointment only. The fire station offices are NOT manned on a full time basis. We are unable to issue permits on a “walk up” basis. Permits may be obtained by calling one of the following numbers:

Chief Jeremy Tikalsky – 952-292-2715

Tom Soukup – 952-367-6068

Steve Rynda – 952-292-1577

Tom Musil – 612-221-0281

Installation and Modification of Driveway/Culvert Permit

Right-of-Way User Permit

A person may not construct, install, repair, remove or relocate facilities, or any part thereof, or otherwise open or disrupt any public ground without first obtaining a permit from the Township; please refer to Ordinance No. 3.

Individual Sewage Treatment System (ISTS) Permit

  • An ISTS Permit Application can be obtained at the Scott County Government Center, a Township Board meeting, or by emailing the clerk.   For further information, please refer to the Scott County website. 

Installation and Modification of Field Approach/Culvert Permit

Fee Schedule

Belle Plaine Township fees are described here.