Legacy Ordinances
Polk County Legacy Code of Ordinances
The legacy version of the County Ordinances are listed below.
The legacy version of the County Ordinances are listed below.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Ordinance 18-21
Ordinance Adopting and Enacting a New Code of Ordinances for Polk County
Enacted 5/18/2021
Ordinance 70-02
Public Records Management and Retention Ordinance
Ordinance xx-21
Ordinance
Enacted 5/26/2021
Ordinance Adopting and Enacting a New Code of Ordinances for Polk County
Enacted 5/18/2021
Ordinance 70-02
Public Records Management and Retention Ordinance
Ordinance xx-21
Ordinance
Enacted 5/26/2021
Ordinance 43-12
Redistricting (Reduce districts from 23 to 15) - To Prescribe Revised Polk County Supervisory District Plan for Spring 2014 Election
Enacted 11/13/2012
Redistricting (Reduce districts from 23 to 15) - To Prescribe Revised Polk County Supervisory District Plan for Spring 2014 Election
Enacted 11/13/2012
Ordinance 13-20
Board of Supervisors Rules of Order Ordinance
Enacted 05/15/2018
Ordinance 83-18 -- See Ordinance 43-18
Amendment to Polk County Board of Supervisors Rules of Order Ordinance - Article 3.1.a. - Concerning the Sponsorship and Processing of Proposed Resolutions and Ordinances - See Ordinance 43-18
Enacted 11/13/2018
Ordinance 43-18
Board of Supervisors Rules of Order Ordinance - Engrossed As amended by Ordinance 01-19 on 3/19/19 -Engrossed as amended by Resolution No. 21-19 on 4/16/19
Enacted 05/15/2018
Ordinance 01-19
To Repeal & Recreate Article 3.1.a of the Polk Co Board of Supervisors Rules of Order Ordinance
Resolution 21-19
To Repeal & Recreate Article 3.1. of the Polk Co Board of Supervisors Rules of Order Ordinance - Concerning the Processing of Proposed Resolutions and Ordinances
Ordinance 17-16
Board of Supervisors Rules of Order Ordinance
Enacted 04/19/2016 - Repealed 05/15/2018 by Ordinance 43-18
Board of Supervisors Rules of Order Ordinance
Enacted 05/15/2018
Ordinance 83-18 -- See Ordinance 43-18
Amendment to Polk County Board of Supervisors Rules of Order Ordinance - Article 3.1.a. - Concerning the Sponsorship and Processing of Proposed Resolutions and Ordinances - See Ordinance 43-18
Enacted 11/13/2018
Ordinance 43-18
Board of Supervisors Rules of Order Ordinance - Engrossed As amended by Ordinance 01-19 on 3/19/19 -Engrossed as amended by Resolution No. 21-19 on 4/16/19
Enacted 05/15/2018
Ordinance 01-19
To Repeal & Recreate Article 3.1.a of the Polk Co Board of Supervisors Rules of Order Ordinance
Resolution 21-19
To Repeal & Recreate Article 3.1. of the Polk Co Board of Supervisors Rules of Order Ordinance - Concerning the Processing of Proposed Resolutions and Ordinances
Ordinance 17-16
Board of Supervisors Rules of Order Ordinance
Enacted 04/19/2016 - Repealed 05/15/2018 by Ordinance 43-18
Ordinance 58-17
Ordinance to Declare the County of Polk Self-Organized
Enacted 11/14/2017
Ordinance 48-13
Ordinance to Declare the County of Polk Self-Organized
Engrossed/updated with amendments 11/14/2017
Ordinance to Declare the County of Polk Self-Organized
Enacted 11/14/2017
Ordinance 48-13
Ordinance to Declare the County of Polk Self-Organized
Engrossed/updated with amendments 11/14/2017
COMMUNITY SERVICES PUBLIC HEALTH
Ordinance 09-17
Establishing Rules and Permit Requirements Relating to Environmental Health and Sanitation Ordinance - Amended
Enacted 3/21/2017
Establishing Rules and Permit Requirements Relating to Environmental Health and Sanitation Ordinance - Amended
Enacted 3/21/2017
Ordinance 16-02
Human Health Hazard Citation
Enacted 1/15/2002
Ordinance 02-00
Human Health Hazard Ordinance
Enacted 1/26/2000
Human Health Hazard Citation
Enacted 1/15/2002
Ordinance 02-00
Human Health Hazard Ordinance
Enacted 1/26/2000
Ordinance 08-17
Establishing Rules and Permit Requirements Relating to Tattooing and Body Piercing Ordinance - Amended
Enacted 3/21/2017
Establishing Rules and Permit Requirements Relating to Tattooing and Body Piercing Ordinance - Amended
Enacted 3/21/2017
CRIMINAL CODE
Resolution 68-86
Nuisance Ordinance Defining Nuisances, Prohibiting their Creation or Maintenance and Providing for Abatement and Penalties for Violations Thereof
Enacted 9/6/1983
Nuisance Ordinance Defining Nuisances, Prohibiting their Creation or Maintenance and Providing for Abatement and Penalties for Violations Thereof
Enacted 9/6/1983
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
Resolution 23-96
Chapter 1 of Title 12; Polk County Code of Ordinance - Parks, Navigable Waters and County Forests
(includes sections 12-1-1, 12-1-2, & 12-1-3)
Enacted, Amendment Approved to Allow for Winter ATV/UTV Usage on County Trails Ordinance 4-17
Ordinance 1-88
Regulating Activities on County Forest Lands During High Fire Danger
Enacted
Ordinance 1-87
Regulating Activities on County Forest Lands
Enacted
Ordinance 16-77
Creating Ordinance Prohibiting Trespass in the "Wild River Area" (USA lands)
Enacted, Section I Amendments Approved Resolution 37-78 & Resolution 32-77
Ordinance 2-36
Polk County Forestry Ordinance
Enacted 5/6/1936, Tree Stand Amendments Approved Ordinance 54-17 & Resolution 88-91
Ordinance 41-20
To Approve the D.D. Kennedy Park Land-Swap
Enacted 9/15/2020
Chapter 1 of Title 12; Polk County Code of Ordinance - Parks, Navigable Waters and County Forests
(includes sections 12-1-1, 12-1-2, & 12-1-3)
Enacted, Amendment Approved to Allow for Winter ATV/UTV Usage on County Trails Ordinance 4-17
Ordinance 1-88
Regulating Activities on County Forest Lands During High Fire Danger
Enacted
Ordinance 1-87
Regulating Activities on County Forest Lands
Enacted
Ordinance 16-77
Creating Ordinance Prohibiting Trespass in the "Wild River Area" (USA lands)
Enacted, Section I Amendments Approved Resolution 37-78 & Resolution 32-77
Ordinance 2-36
Polk County Forestry Ordinance
Enacted 5/6/1936, Tree Stand Amendments Approved Ordinance 54-17 & Resolution 88-91
Ordinance 41-20
To Approve the D.D. Kennedy Park Land-Swap
Enacted 9/15/2020
LAND INFORMATION - ZONING
Ordinance 69-18
Board of Adjustment Procedures Ordinance
Enacted6/17/2003, Amendments Approved 03-16-2010, Amendments Approved 06-19-2018, Amendments Approved 8-21-2018
Board of Adjustment Procedures Ordinance
Enacted6/17/2003, Amendments Approved 03-16-2010, Amendments Approved 06-19-2018, Amendments Approved 8-21-2018
Ordinance 24-21
Zoning: Comprehensive Land Use Ordinance
Amendments on Ord 24-21 enacted 5/26/2021, Amendments on 37-20 approved 9/15/2020, Amendments on 07-19 approved 3/19/2019, Amendments on Ord 71-18 Approved 8/21/2018, Amendments on 17-18 approved 6/19/2018, Amendments on 32-16 approved 8/16/2016
Zoning: Comprehensive Land Use Ordinance
Amendments on Ord 24-21 enacted 5/26/2021, Amendments on 37-20 approved 9/15/2020, Amendments on 07-19 approved 3/19/2019, Amendments on Ord 71-18 Approved 8/21/2018, Amendments on 17-18 approved 6/19/2018, Amendments on 32-16 approved 8/16/2016
Ordinance 72-18
Zoning: Lower St Croix Riverway Ordinance
Enacted 5/15/2018, Amendments Approved 8/21/2018
Zoning: Lower St Croix Riverway Ordinance
Enacted 5/15/2018, Amendments Approved 8/21/2018
Ordinance 25-21
Zoning: Polk County Shoreland Protection Zoning Ordinance
Amendments on Ord. 25-21 enacted on 5-26-21, Amendments on Ord. 08-20 approved 4-21-20, Amendments on Ord. 38-19 approved 9/17/19, Amendments on Ord.08-19 approved 3-19-19, Amendments on Ord.70-18 approved 8-2-18, Amendments on Ord.15-18 approved 06-19-18, Amendments on Ord. 87-17 approved 12-18-17, Amendments on Ord. 33-16 approved 8-16-16
Zoning: Polk County Shoreland Protection Zoning Ordinance
Amendments on Ord. 25-21 enacted on 5-26-21, Amendments on Ord. 08-20 approved 4-21-20, Amendments on Ord. 38-19 approved 9/17/19, Amendments on Ord.08-19 approved 3-19-19, Amendments on Ord.70-18 approved 8-2-18, Amendments on Ord.15-18 approved 06-19-18, Amendments on Ord. 87-17 approved 12-18-17, Amendments on Ord. 33-16 approved 8-16-16
Ordinance 23-20
Zoning: Chapter 18 Subdivision Ordinance - Amended
Enacted 7/21/2020
Ordinance 23-19
Zoning: Chapter 18 Subdivision Ordinance - Amended
Ord 13-17 Enacted 3/21/2017, Amendments on Ord 06-19 approved 3/19/2019, Amendments on Ord 23-19 adopted 5/21/2019
Zoning: Chapter 18 Subdivision Ordinance - Amended
Enacted 7/21/2020
Ordinance 23-19
Zoning: Chapter 18 Subdivision Ordinance - Amended
Ord 13-17 Enacted 3/21/2017, Amendments on Ord 06-19 approved 3/19/2019, Amendments on Ord 23-19 adopted 5/21/2019
Ordinance 21-18
Zoning: Telecommunication Towers, Antennas, and Related Facilities Ordinance - Amendments to
Enacted 5/15/2018
Zoning: Telecommunication Towers, Antennas, and Related Facilities Ordinance - Amendments to
Enacted 5/15/2018
LAND & WATER RESOURCES
Ordinance 33-19
Temporary Moratorium on Livestock Facilities
Enacted 10/15/2019
Ordinance 41-14
to Adopt Amendment to 2009-2019 Polk Co Comprehensive Plan to Incorporate Certified Polk Co Agriculture and Farmland Preservation 2014-2023 Plan
Enacted 11/12/2014
Ordinance 04-14
Adopting the Polk County Agriculture and Farmland Preservation 2014-2023 Plan
Enacted 11/12/2014
Ordinance 37-20
Ordinance to Enact Amended Polk County Comprehensive Land Use Ordinance
Enacted 9/15/2020
Temporary Moratorium on Livestock Facilities
Enacted 10/15/2019
Ordinance 41-14
to Adopt Amendment to 2009-2019 Polk Co Comprehensive Plan to Incorporate Certified Polk Co Agriculture and Farmland Preservation 2014-2023 Plan
Enacted 11/12/2014
Ordinance 04-14
Adopting the Polk County Agriculture and Farmland Preservation 2014-2023 Plan
Enacted 11/12/2014
Ordinance 37-20
Ordinance to Enact Amended Polk County Comprehensive Land Use Ordinance
Enacted 9/15/2020
Ordinance 49-17
Illegal Transport of Aquatic Plants and Invasive Animals Ordinance
Enacted 8/15/2017
Ordinance 29-11
Illegal Transport of Aquatic Plants and Invasive Animals Ordinance - Amended
Enacted 6/21/2011
Illegal Transport of Aquatic Plants and Invasive Animals Ordinance
Enacted 8/15/2017
Ordinance 29-11
Illegal Transport of Aquatic Plants and Invasive Animals Ordinance - Amended
Enacted 6/21/2011
Ordinance 05-19 (replaces Ordinance 96-05)
Amended Stormwater and Erosion Control Ordinance
Adopted/Enacted 4/16/2019
Ordinance 96-05
Storm Water Management and Erosion Control Ordinance
Enacted 12/20/2005
Amended Stormwater and Erosion Control Ordinance
Adopted/Enacted 4/16/2019
Ordinance 96-05
Storm Water Management and Erosion Control Ordinance
Enacted 12/20/2005
REGISTER OF DEEDS
Ordinance 10-18
Ordinance Establishing Cut-Off times for Filing and Recording Documents in the Register of Deeds Office
Enacted 3/20/2018
Ordinance 03-19
Ordinance Requiring the Use of Parcel Identification Number on all Documents Submitted for Recording Pertaining to Real Estate
Enacted 1/22/2019
Ordinance Establishing Cut-Off times for Filing and Recording Documents in the Register of Deeds Office
Enacted 3/20/2018
Ordinance 03-19
Ordinance Requiring the Use of Parcel Identification Number on all Documents Submitted for Recording Pertaining to Real Estate
Enacted 1/22/2019
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COUNTY CLERK
Ordinance 79-18
Ordinance Repealing Designation and Service Contract for Humane Society and Revising Limits on Claims Made Against Dog License Fund
DEFEATED 11/13/2018
Ordinance 05-15
Establish Revised Limits on Claims Against Dog License Fund and Authorize Service Contract for Pound Services to Arnell Memorial Humane Society
Enacted 3/17/2015
Ordinance 40-11
To Limit Amount Allowed for Claims for Damages by Dogs to Certain Domestic Animals
Enacted 9/20/2011
Ordinance Repealing Designation and Service Contract for Humane Society and Revising Limits on Claims Made Against Dog License Fund
DEFEATED 11/13/2018
Ordinance 05-15
Establish Revised Limits on Claims Against Dog License Fund and Authorize Service Contract for Pound Services to Arnell Memorial Humane Society
Enacted 3/17/2015
Ordinance 40-11
To Limit Amount Allowed for Claims for Damages by Dogs to Certain Domestic Animals
Enacted 9/20/2011
TREASURER
PUBLIC SAFETY
Ordinance 38-12
To Establish Fees for Unfunded Services Required by the Child Support Program Contract
Enacted 9/18/2012
To Establish Fees for Unfunded Services Required by the Child Support Program Contract
Enacted 9/18/2012
Ordinance 15-19
Ordinance to Enact Polk County Uniform Rural Addressing and Road Numbering Ordinance
Adopted 3/19/2019 - Enacted 4/3/2019
Ordinance to Enact Polk County Uniform Rural Addressing and Road Numbering Ordinance
Adopted 3/19/2019 - Enacted 4/3/2019
Public Works
Ordinance 46-17
Engrossed to add amendments from Ord No 32-18 adopted 4-17-2018 and Ord No 02-19 adopted 1/22/2019
Amendment to the ATV and UTV Route Ordinance
Enacted 6/20/2017, with amendments from 4/17/2018 & 1/22/2019
Engrossed to add amendments from Ord No 32-18 adopted 4-17-2018 and Ord No 02-19 adopted 1/22/2019
Amendment to the ATV and UTV Route Ordinance
Enacted 6/20/2017, with amendments from 4/17/2018 & 1/22/2019
Ordinance 46-13
Regarding the Appointment and Term of the County Office of Highway Commissioner
Enacted 12/17/2013
Regarding the Appointment and Term of the County Office of Highway Commissioner
Enacted 12/17/2013