The Planning and Zoning division is responsible for the development, maintenance and implementation of the
County Comprehensive Plan.
Shoreland and Floodplain Regulations, Subdivision Ordinance and
Zoning Ordinance. The division also works with the Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment to issue conditional use permits, approve development plans and grant variances. The Planning division is also involved with development of
Parks and Open Space planning,
All Hazard Mitigation planning and Transportation planning.
Zoning Permits/Online Permitting System
All zoning permits must be applied for online. Find zoning permit fact sheets in the Permit Information section below.
Please note that Rice County does not handle building or zoning for properties located in Bridgewater Township. Contact Bridgewater Township at 507-645-1656 or via email. You can also visit their website for more information.
For other information and to access our online permitting system, please go to our Online Permitting page.
