Land Use & Zoning
A Minnesota county implements agricultural zoning to protect farmland. A farmer wants to build a grain elevator on their farm. Without a specific exemption, this would typically require:
ANo approval since it is an agricultural use
BA conditional use permit as an agricultural-related commercial use✓ Correct
CRezoning to industrial
DState DNR approval
Explanation
While farming is a permitted use in agricultural zones, accessory commercial operations like grain elevators may require a conditional use permit (CUP) in many Minnesota counties. CUPs allow uses that are compatible with the zone but require specific site plan review to ensure compatibility with surrounding agricultural land.
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