Regular Meeting (Zoning Administrator Report)

Kasson Township

Event Date: 2025-03-12

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**Executive Summary**

This document summarizes the zoning activities within Kasson Township for February 2025. The report details permits issued, fees collected, and other relevant zoning-related activities. A total of $550 in fees were collected during the month, bringing the year-to-date total to $950. The report includes a breakdown of permit types and inquiries.

**Permit Activity and Fees**

In February 2025, two Land Use permits were issued for accessory buildings (pole barns), with fees of $75 each. One Special Land Use permit amendment was also processed, with a fee of $400. These fees were associated with projects located on E KASSON RD, S BRIGHT RD, and W. EMPIRE HWY.

**Inquiries and Other Activities**

The summary details various inquiries received, including those related to Signs/Home Occupations, Lot Consolidations, Property Line Adjustments, and Driveways. Additionally, the Zoning Administrator (ZA) addressed one violation related to yard junk, which is currently in the cleanup process. The ZA also provided information via 39 phone calls and 22 emails to township residents.

Internal document reference #:2584

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