Township Ordinances, Permits and Licenses

Ordinance Library
Coming Soon - An electronic posting of Stillwater Township Ordinances on record.

Comprehensive Plan
Stillwater Township's Comprehensive Plan details the vision statement of the township and how that vision is put to work on a day to day basis. 

Stillwater Township Comprehensive Plan

Stillwater Township Zoning Ordinance -
The Zoning Ordinance explains the administration/procedures, zoning regulations, zoning districts, density and lot requirements, and performance standards for the Township.

Stillwater Township Ordinance

Sub-division Ordinance
Stillwater Township's Subdivision Ordinance provides the specific details for which the Township governs land management.  Specifically, the Subdivision Ordinance deals with platting procedures, design and engineering standards, and general provisions for development.

Stillwater Township Sub-Division Ordinance

Dock Ordinance

Dock Ordinance

Dog License

2010-2012 Dog Licenses were due July 1, 2010

License fees are as follows:

* All impounded dog(s) are taken to the Hillcrest Animal Hospital in Maplewood.  Call 651-484-7211 for hours of operation.
* Impound fees increase in $20.00 increments with each occurrence.

Dog licenses obtained by mail

Dog licenses can be obtained through the mail.  Simply click on the following link, print out and complete the dog license form and then submit form and payment to the stated address.  Dog License Form

For additional information and/or questions, please contact Kathy Nelson at  651-439-0796

Peddlers / Solicitor Permits

If door to door sales people solicit your home, they are required to have a 'Peddlers Permit', which must be signed by the Town Board.  If a peddler does not hold an approved permit, please contact our Chief of Police at 651.439.0796.  If your able to obtain a name and license plate number of the vehicle being used, it will help facilitate the matter.

Hunting and Shooting Restrictions

 Hunting and the discharging of firearms in the township is only permitted under the following situations:

- On a minimum of five (5) acres of land or more, and at least 500 feet from any adjacent buildings.
- You must have signed and dated permission to hunt on private property. 
- Hunting is not permitted in the parks and trails, nor is it allowed within 500 feet of them.
- Other restrictions may apply: Contact the Township Police Chief at 651-439-0796 for more information.

Off-Road Vehicle Restrictions

 *  Not allowed on road right-of-ways April 1 through August 1.
 *  Never allowed on roads or shoulders unless being used in farming operations.
 *  Can be operated on private property. Please be considerate of your neighbors.  

Building Inspection
A building permit / inspection is required in Stillwater Township for residents that are in the process of constructing, such as a new home, an addition or a deck.

Please Contact Jack Kramer at  651-351-5051

Burning Permits -

A burning permit is required for a brush pile(s) larger than 3'X3'X3'.  The cost is $15 and may be obtained by contacting Steve Nelson at 651-439-0796. 

Burning of prairie grass and other "running fires" first requires a Department of Natural Resource's variance.  You may apply for one by contacting Art Widerstrom at 651-982-9720, ext. 224.  Once obtained please contact Steve Nelson (651-439-0796) for assistance in getting the permit issued at that time.

Summer Burning Hours are restricted to the hours of 6 p.m. until 8 a.m.  One day notice is requested to obtain a permit.

Wetland Permits
All wetlands, even those without open water, are protected under state law.  Impacts to wetlands, including draining, filling or excavation need approval or permits on local, state, and federal levels.

Please Contact Jyneen Thatcher at Washington Soil and Water Conservation District at 651-275-1136 ext 25

For projects involving:

* Earth work (excavation or grading), land subdivision, shoreline alterations, or
* Affecting drainageways, floodplains or wetlands

Check with the local watershed management organization for approval requirements.

For sites in Brown's Creek Watershed District - Contact: Karen Kill (651-275-1136 ext 26)or see www.bcwd.org

For sites in Carnelian-Marine-St.Croix Watershed District - Contact Jim Shaver (651-433-2150) or see www.cmscwd.org

For sites in Middle St. Croix WMO - Contact Amy Carolan (651-275-1136 ext 22) or see www.mscwmo.org

More information on the Minnesota Wetland Conservation Act can be found at www.bwsr.state.mn.us