Wright County Planning & Zoning Explains Plans For Re-Opening Public Counters On May 27

Press release from the Wright County Government:

May 22, 2020

The Wright Planning & Zoning Department will be opening its public counter Wednesday, May 27, but want the public to call before they come to the Government Center because many of the tasks the department does, including building and sewer permits, well tests, land use/zoning questions and concerns, can be accomplished by calling the department’s main phone line (763) 682-7338.

“Many times the questions people have about getting a permit application or zoning questions can be handled over the phone,” Planning & Zoning Director Sean Riley said. “Many times, it’s a matter of saving people a trip to the Government Center. People have concerns about going out in public places with COVID-19 going on and we understand that.”

Riley said the importance of calling ahead of time is to make sure the right P&Z employee will be available for walk-up business and that observing social distancing guidelines will allow for just two people to be at the counter at any given time.

Planning & Zoning won’t be taking online appointments for its services, but the Wright County Compost & Recycling Facility will – the facility is under the umbrella of Planning & Zoning. That process has been in place for some time and appointments can be made by going to the following link: http://www.co.wright.mn.us/162/Compost-Recycling-Facility

This press release was produced by the Wright County Government. The views expressed here are the author’s own.