Planning & Zoning

Please note the Planning & Zoning Department is apart of the Environmental Services Department

Le Sueur County Environmental Services is excited to announce we are updating our Comprehensive Land Use Plan!

The Final Rough Draft of the Le Sueur County Comprehensive Land Use Plan is ready for review!

February 2026 Draft_Le Sueur County Comprehensive Land Use Plan  

Appendix A-1-Phase 1-Engagement Summary

Appendix A-2-Public-Phase-2-Comments

Appendix A-3-Public-Hearing-Comments

We have received numerous comments from the public during the entire process of drafting the Comprehensive Land Use Plan.  Appendix A (located above) includes comments from Phase 2 as well as the Public Hearing.

The Comprehensive Land Use Plan will then go to the Le Sueur County Board on Tuesday, February 17th 2026.  The meeting is located at 88 S. Park Avenue, Le Center, MN 56057.  To view the County Board of Commissioners agenda and packet for this meeting, please click on the following link: https://mn-lesueurcounty.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter.  Please note during this meeting that the draft Plan is not considered final and can still be amended prior to County Board approval which will occur at a later date.  Any amendments that are made are a result of comments received at the February 17th 2026 County Board Meeting.

To learn more, please view the flyer below, visit the Comp Plan website below, or opt into the Comp Plan Text Group.  Please text LESUEURVISION 2050 to 91896 to opt in.

Vision 2050 Flyer

Le Sueur County Comprehensive Land Use Plan Website


Let’s build a brighter future together!

Zoning Permits

No person shall erect, alter, or move any structures or part thereof without first securing a zoning permit, including but not limited to:

  • All structure additions
  • Authorized signs
  • Basements
  • Footings
  • Liquid manure storage area
  • Manufactured homes
  • Repair of sewer systems
  • Sewer systems
  • Towers

To access zoning permit applications and forms, please visit the following page: https://www.co.le-sueur.mn.us/682/Permit-Applications-Forms-Resources.  

Variances, Interim Use Permits, and Conditional Use Permits

If you would like to learn more about the variance application process and the board of adjustment, please visit the Board of Adjustment Page.

If you would like to learn more about the Interim Use Permit and/or Conditional Use Permit application process and the planning commission, please visit the Planning Commission Page.

To view upcoming meetings, agenda items, and meeting packets, please visit the Le Sueur County Agenda Center Page.

Le Sueur County Land Use

Additional Planning & Zoning Information