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Township of Willmar, MN permit planning guide
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Building Permit Application
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Zoning Permit / Land Use Application
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Fence Permit Application
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Deck / Porch Permit Application
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Accessory Structure / Shed Permit Application
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Garage / Carport Permit Application
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Electrical Permit Application
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Plumbing Permit Application
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HVAC / Mechanical Permit Application
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Official references
Official sources for Township of Willmar, MN
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Reference excerpts
Source excerpts for Township of Willmar, MN
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City of Willmar - Chapter 7 - HUMAN RELATIONS
The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:Disability means any condition or characteristic that renders a person a disabled person. A disabled person is any person who:(1)Has a physical, sensory, or mental impairment which materially limits one or more major life activities;(2)Has a record of such an impairment; or(3)Is regarded as having such an impairment.Discriminate or discrimination means to segregate or separate.HRA means the housing and redevelopment authority for the city.Marital status means the standing, state or condition of a person as a single or married person.(Code 1978, § 097.02; Code 1990, § 7-26)
Sec. 7-26. - Definitions · p. 1 · Open sourceCity of Willmar - Chapter 4 - ANIMALS
The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:Animal means any living animal, domesticated, semi-domesticated, captive-wild or wild which is not specifically named or having been identified as meeting one of the conditions listed in section 4-5.At large means off of lands owned or possessed by the owner and upon the public streets, sidewalks, alleys or other public or private property.Owner means any person owning, harboring or keeping an animal.(Code 1990, § 4-2; Ord. No. 1333, § 1, 10-1-2012)
Sec. 4-1. - Definitions · p. 1 · Open sourceCity of Willmar - Chapter 4.5 - BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
The Minnesota State Building Code, as adopted by the commissioner of administration pursuant to M.S.A. §§ 326B.101 through 326B.16, including all of the amendments, rules and regulations established, adopted and published from time to time by the state commissioner of administration, through the building codes and standards division, is hereby adopted by reference with the exception of the optional chapters, unless specifically adopted in this article. The state building code is hereby incorporated in this article as if fully set out herein.(Code 1990, § 4.5-26; Ord. No. 1112, § 1, 11-18-1998; Ord. No. 1172, § 1, 4-21-2003; Ord. No. 1454, § 1, 8-17-2020)
Sec. 4.5-26. - Codes adopted by reference · p. 1 · Open sourceCity of Willmar - Chapter 10 - OFFENSES
Whoever intentionally gives a false alarm of fire or of need for police or ambulance assistance; or unlawfully tampers or interferes with any station or signal box of any fire alarm system for requesting police or ambulance assistance or any auxiliary fire appliance; or unlawfully breaks, injures, defaces or removes any such box or station or unlawfully breaks, injures, destroys or disturbs any of the wires, poles or other supports and appliances connected with or forming a part of any fire alarm system or systems for requesting police or ambulance assistance, or any auxiliary fire appliance, is guilty of a misdemeanor.(Code 1978, § 1402.01; Code 1990, § 10-1)
Sec. 10-1. - Intentional false alarms; tampering with alarm equipment · p. 1 · Open sourceCity of Willmar - Chapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS
The ordinances embraced in the following chapters and sections shall constitute and be designated the "Code of Ordinances of the City of Willmar, Minnesota," and may also be referred to by the shortened title "Willmar Municipal Code."(Code 1978, § 005.01; Code 1990, § 1-1)
Sec. 1-1. - How Code designated and cited · p. 1 · Open sourceCity of Willmar - PART I - CHARTER
Subdivision 1. Action requiring an ordinance. In addition to other acts required by law or by specific provisions of this Charter to be done by ordinance, those acts of the council shall be by ordinance which:(A)Adopt or amend an administrative code or establish, alter, or abolish any city department, office or agency;(B)Provide for a fine or other penalty or establish a rule or regulation for violation of which a fine or other penalty is imposed;(C)Levy taxes, except as otherwise provided in Article V with respect to the property tax levied by adoption of the budget;(D)Grant, renew or extend a franchise;(E)Regulate the rates charged for utility services by the Willmar Municipal Utilities and city;(F)Authorize the borrowing of money, incurring indebtedness, or authorizing of capital leases;(G)Authorize the conveyance of any lands of the city; provided, however, that leases and utility easements be excepted from this provision;(H)Adopt with or without amendment ordinances proposed under the initiative power; and(I)Amend or repeal any ordinance previously adopted, except as otherwise provided in Article VII with respect to repeal of ordinances adopted under the initiative power or re
Section 2.12. - Ordinances and resolutions · p. 1 · Open sourceQuestions people ask
Willmar permit FAQ
Where do I start for a project in Township of Willmar, MN?
Start with the property address. The parcel determines whether municipal, county, state, shoreland, floodplain, sanitary, transportation, or special-district approvals can apply.
Who handles building permits in Willmar?
A building office is not listed here. Use the address check to confirm the issuing office before relying on a form.
Who handles zoning approval in Township of Willmar, MN?
Zoning administration may sit with the municipality or county. Confirm the parcel authority before relying on statewide guidance.
Are the fees and forms on this page final?
No. Adopted fees, application versions, issuing offices, and required attachments can change. Verify the current official source before filing or paying a fee.
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