RULES & RESOURCES
Are you looking for information about our code of ordinances? Need a permit application or are looking for information about safe operations on the lake, or preserving the lake? You’ve come to the right spot. We have everything organized and easily accessible for you. If you have questions about any of the resources listed below, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Handouts & Manuals
You have questions; we have answers. Browse our quick reference handouts and manuals for detail on common rules and regulations.
Reports & Documents
Our lake has been an important resource for centuries, and the Lake LMCD is committed to preserving its rich history. Review our reports to learn more.
LMCD Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Management Programs Reports:
Comprehensive Plan
Eurasian Watermilfoil (EWM) Harvesting Program
Herbicide Treatments
- Assessment of 2008-2011 Coordinated Herbicide Treatments on Carmans, Grays, and Phelps Bays
- 2010 Preliminary Report on Aquatic Plant Surveys on Grays, Phelps, and Carmans Bay, Lake Minnetonka, Minnesota from 2007 through 2010
- 2009 Evaluation of Herbicide Treatments on Grays and Phelps Bays
- 2008 Aquatic Herbicide Treatments on Three Bays on Lake Minnetonka
- 2008 Lake Vegetation Management Plan (LVMP)
- Lake Minnetonka Aquatic Herbicide Demonstration Project – 10/15/07
LMCD Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Prevention Program Reports:
Lake Minnetonka Watercraft Inspections
LMCD Annual Reports
LMCD Proactive Code Enforcement Reports
Lake Minnetonka Shoreline Boat Storage Count Reports
Lake Minnetonka Updates:
2022
2021
2020
Agency Contact by Subject
Lake Minnetonka is home to both residents and businesses, and it welcomes thousands of visitors each year. Find contact information by following the links below for the four key areas. Please call the agencies directly for more details.
CONTACT CATEGORIES
GENERAL LAKE & SAFETY USE
Buoys- Channel
Information about main lake and channel navigation
Buoys- Hazardous
Information about identifying hazardous or obstructions
Buoys- Slow/No Wake
Information about authorized slow speed and no wake zones
Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarms
CO requirements for watercraft
Deicing Operations (Bubblers)
Licenses and information about deicing operations and requirements
Hydraulic Water Jets
Regulations and proper use
Ice House Licenses
Information about Ice house/shelter licenses and regulations
Fishing Tournaments
Regulations and permit requirements for fishing tournaments and special events
Contact: HCSO, MN DNR
Phone: (612) 596-9880; (651) 296-6157
Website: Hennepin County Sheriff Office, MN DNR
Fishing Licenses
Fishing regulations and licenses
Loud Parties/Nuisances- On Land
Information or to report nuisances about city regulations
Loud Parties/Nuisances- On Lake/Dock
Information or to report nuisances on the lake or on a dock
Signage- On Lake/Dock
Information about signs located on the lake or on a dock or other structure
Solar Lights
Information about the SAVE the LAKE Solar Light Program and navigation lights
Special Events
Permits for events that occur on Lake Minnetonka
Lake Use Regulations
General questions about Lake Minnetonka regulations, lake safety, ecology, nuisances
DOCKS, STRUCTURES, & WATERCRAFT
Marinas, Charter Boats, Alcoholic Beverage/Liquor Licenses, Multiple Docks
Information about licenses, permits, operations, and maintenance of marinas, charter boats, liquor licenses, permanent docks, and other uses
Dock and Structure Regulations
General information about licenses, permits, Location, maintenance, and concerns
City Zoning, Land Rental Regulations
Information about activities on land, such as zoning, businesses, and nuisances
Watercraft
General information about dock use area, location, number of watercraft/density, etc.
Watercraft for Hire
License information about rental watercraft, cruises, tours, and alcoholic beverages/ liquor licenses
Temporary Structures
Permits for activities with obstructions on Lake
Electrical Service- On Docks
Electrical services and connections on docks
Contact: LMCD, City Property Located
Phone: (952) 745-0789
Website: http://www.electricshockdrowningmn.com/
Electrical Service- On Land
Electrical services provided on land to docks
Contact: City Where Property Located
Phone: City
Website: Lake Minnetonka Cities; MN Electrical Code
AQUATIC VEGETATION, ANIMALS, AIS
Floating Bogs
Information about floating wetlands not connected to land
Harvesting Vegetation- Public Areas
Management of aquatic vegetation, weeds, in public navigation areas
Lake Vegetation Removal- Private
Information about restrictions and permits required for managing aquatic vegetation, weeds
Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Programs
Information about AIS activities on Lake Minnetonka
Wetlands Vegetation Removal
Information or permits for vegetation removal that is part of a wetland, vegetation, weeds attached to land
Lake Service Provider Pilot Study
Participating businesses permitted alternatives for equipment with zebra mussels
Invasive Aquatic Animals
Information about aquatic animals and invasive species
Sick or Injured Wildlife
General information about injured or nuisance animals.
ENVIRONMENT & POLLUTION MANAGEMENT
Beach Closures
Locations of beach closures, water contamination, swimming alerts, and reopenings
Contact: Hennepin County Environmental Health; City
Phone: (612) 543-5200; or City
Website: Hennepin County Env. Health, and City
Master Water Stewards Program
Certifying citizens to optimize shoreline to improve water quality for pollution mitigation
Emergency Hazardous Spills and Incidents
Reporting hazardous spills and serious incidents
Contact: MN State Duty Officer
Phone: (651) 649-5451 or 911
Website: https://dps.mn.gov/pages/default.aspx/
Ongoing Pollution Concerns
Inquiries or reporting of non emergency situations occurring on or into Lake
Shoreland Restoration
Information about riprap, sand blankets, beaches, etc.
Tree Removal Shoreland
Permits may be required from City
Dredging
Requirements and permits to manipulate the lake bottom
Shoreland planning and zoning, land use
Planning and zoning requirements, development regulations on land
High Water Declaration
No Wake and other restriction in effect when high water declared
Septic Systems
Information about septic systems, inspections, enforcement, etc.