Land disturbance is defined as any disturbance to the land that results in a change of the existing soil cover, both vegetative and non-vegetative, creates bare soil, alters hydrology, or may cause erosion or sedimentation. This includes, but is not limited to, activities such as clearing, stripping, grubbing, excavating, filling, grading, logging, material storage, driveway additions or expansions, and the construction of any structure.
Most land disturbance and grading projects require financial security in the form of a cash escrow. This refundable security is held until the project is completed and permanent erosion control measures, such as vegetation, have been successfully established. *See escrow release information below.
A permit is not required for paving or resurfacing an existing driveway, unless the grade within the right-of-way is changed and/or the culvert is altered.
Hennepin County is the road authority for county state-aid highways and county roads. To obtain an access permit visit www.hennepin.us/business/licenses-permits/road-permits.
Most land disturbance and grading projects require financial security in the form of a cash escrow. This refundable security is held until the project is completed and permanent erosion control measures, such as vegetation, have been successfully established. *See escrow release information below.
GRADING AND/OR FILL
A grading permit is required for any land disturbance activities, including grading and/or filling, on property within the city. Property owners should be aware many activities require a basic permit. Prior to performing any grading or filling on your property contact permits@corcoranmn.gov.DRIVEWAY
A land disturbance permit is required for any NEW access onto a local public road, and/or if an existing access is altered (widened, moved, etc.). Per code maximum driveway width is 24 feet at the right-of-way. A secondary access may be granted on a case-by-case basis.A permit is not required for paving or resurfacing an existing driveway, unless the grade within the right-of-way is changed and/or the culvert is altered.
Hennepin County is the road authority for county state-aid highways and county roads. To obtain an access permit visit www.hennepin.us/business/licenses-permits/road-permits.
PERMIT SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS
- Land Disturbance Supplement
- Grading Plan
ESCROW RELEASE
To request escrow release, complete the Escrow Release Request form. Prior to inspection, vegetation must be established at 70% and any required permanent erosion control in place.
Escrow Release Request Form
The approval process for escrow release can take 30 days or more to receive sign-off from all departments and for refund check to be processed.
Escrow Release Request Form
The approval process for escrow release can take 30 days or more to receive sign-off from all departments and for refund check to be processed.