Environmental Rules in Hennepin County, MN (2026)
2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
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Erosion Control
Right-of-way permit holders in Hennepin County must use Best Management Practices to control erosion, sediment, and dust on their work sites, and provide it on department request.
Hennepin County Right-of-Way Erosion Control Rules
Some RestrictionsHennepin County Ordinance No. 22, Appendix B – "Erosion, sediment, and dust control"
The permit holder will be responsible for utilizing Best Management Practices in managing storm water. Erosion, sediment control and water quality practices that are most effective and practicable means controlling, preventing, and minimizing degradation of waters of the state, including avoidance of impacts, general housekeeping practices, pollution prevention practices, operating and maintena...
Flood Zones
Hennepin County will not permit a subsurface sewage treatment system located in a floodway, and floodplain siting must be avoided wherever possible; flood-fringe placement is allowed only if it meets Minn. R. 7080.2270.
Hennepin County Septic Systems Barred From Floodways
Significant RestrictionsHennepin County Ordinance No. 19, § 10.11
No permit shall be issued for SSTS located in a floodway and wherever possible, located within any part of a floodplain should be avoided. If no option exists to locate a SSTS outside of a floodplain, location within the flood fringe is allowed if the requirements of Minn. R. 7080.2270 and all relevant local requirements are met.
Environmental Rules by City in Hennepin County
1 cities in Hennepin County have their own environmental rules rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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