PLANNING AND ZONING: We promote the safety and general welfare by regulating land use, the location, height and size of buildings, the density of population and the division of the county into districts for residential, industrial and agricultural uses, thereby ensuring orderly future development outside the limits of incorporated municipalities. For questions concerning building and zoning, contact: wayne.sorensen@co.freeborn.mn.us
BUILDING INSPECTION: We promote the safety and community welfare through building plan review, permit requirement, inspection of construction and application of International and State of Minnesota Building Codes. For questions on obtaining building permits or to set-up a building inspection, contact: ross.leonhardi@co.freeborn.mn.us
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES: We promote environmental health through air, land and water natural resource protection. For questions on septic systems, well water testing, noxious weed control, commericial applicator license testing or any wetland issue, contact: dick.hoffman@co.freeborn.mn.us
WATERSHED TECHNICIAN: We promote the protection of surface and groundwater resources through land use best management practices. For issues that concern wetlands and watersheds, contact: rachelc@co.freeborn.mn.us
FEEDLOT OFFICER/HHW: We promote the keeping of livestock, control the size and location of buildings to house animals, regulate land application of manure and proper disposal of animal mortalities. For information concerning manure applications, feedlot permits. EAW worksheets, MPCA feedlot rules or household hazardous waste, contact: colin.wittmer@co.freeborn.mn.us
SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT: We promote the collection, transportation and final disposal of residential, commercial and industrial refuse and recyclable products. For information about special waste disposal, recycling, household hazardous waste, demolition landfills, solid waste permitting, environmental education, rural addressing or any department issues contact: randy.tuchtenhagen@co.freeborn.mn.us