County approves conditional‑use permit to create private pond; permit includes overflow and septic protections

Jul 17, 2025

The board approved a conditional‑use permit allowing a property owner to form a pond in a former barn depression, with conditions requiring an outlet/culvert and responsibility for mitigation if overflow affects the neighbor to the south; a detailed land‑alteration permit and pond design will follow.

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WASECA, Minn. — The Waseca County Board on Monday approved a conditional‑use permit allowing a property owner to construct a private pond in a former barn footprint, with conditions intended to protect neighboring properties and the homeowner—s septic mound.

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