Applications & Licenses
Lake projects are important to recreational, wellness, and economic considerations. Understanding the regulations that protect and balance the unique and varied aspects of the lake and its stakeholders is important for a successful project. Commercial activity is an essential part of Lake Minnetonka. If you’re looking to operate watercraft for hire or need a liquor license, you’ll find the license applications you need below. If you are a resident, looking for a variance, please be sure to submit the necessary applications before you buy watercraft or begin construction. Please review the application guidelines so your submittal is able to be properly reviewed and processed within the timelines.
Application Guidelines
Proper planning for a project often starts with a good site plan that indicates the specific characteristics of the site. Pre-design or application meetings with staff are also offered to help facilitate your project. The following information will help you prepare for a license, variance, or permit for a dock, watercraft storage, and other structures to allow a proper review of the request. Be sure to allow sufficient time for the process.
License & Permit Applications
Water Structures (Docks, Watercraft, Floats, etc.)
- Variance Application
- New Multiple Dock License Application
- Multiple Dock (Minor Change) Permit Application
- Reconfiguration of Non-Conforming, Multiple Dock License Application
- Reconfiguration of Non-Conforming, Multiple Dock (Minor Change) Permit Application
- Permanent Non-Multiple Dock Permit Application
- Non-Conforming, Non-Multiple Dock Permit Application
- Special Density License Application
- Bridge Permit Application
- Residential Common Multiple Dock Application
Watercraft for Hire & Liquor Licenses
- Summary of Regulations
- Watercraft For Hire Registration Application
- On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License Application
- On-Sale Non-Intoxicating Malt Liquor License Application
- On-Sale Wine License Application
- Part 1 – General Information (In support of an application for all on-sale liquor licenses)
- Part 2 – General Information (In support of an application for all on-sale liquor licenses)
2024 Watercraft for Hire Alcoholic Beverage Training Reference Posters
– Its the Law Poster– MN DPS link
– Alcohol Warning Poster– MN DPS link
Rental Watercraft Licenses
- Summary of Regulations
- LMCD Registration Form
- LMCD Inspection Permission Form
- HCSO Water Patrol Rental Watercraft Inspection Form