Ordinances & Policies

Following are links to our ordinances and policies.

Policies

“Horizon Environmental Health shall initially and annually license all establishments in Douglas and Pope Counties subject to licensing requirements as described in the delegation agreement between the Horizon Community Health Board and the Minnesota Department of Health. No establishment may operate without a current, valid license. Upon recommendation from the Environmental Health Advisory Committee and prior to the license renewal cycle, the Horizon Community Health Board, with the consensus of the Douglas and Pope Counties Boards of Commissioners, shall establish license fees for the next calendar year.”

Establishment Licensing Policy

“Horizon Environmental Health, in accordance with the current fully executed delegation agreement with the Minnesota Department of Health, shall inspect and license regulated establishments in Douglas and Pope Counties and enforce applicable laws to ensure compliance with Minnesota Statutes, Chapters 144, 157, and 327 and Minnesota Rules, Chapters 4625, 4626, 4630, and 4717 and any successor statutes or rules under the scope of the delegation agreement.”

Inspection and Enforcement Policy

Ordinances

Douglas County Food and Beverage Ordinance
Douglas County Lodging Ordinance
Douglas County Mobile Home Park Recreational Camping Ordinance
Douglas County Pool Ordinance
Douglas County Youth Camp Ordinance
Douglas County Private/Vacation Home Rental Ordinance
City of Alexandria Short Term Vacation Rentals Ordinance
City of Osakis Private Vacation Home Rental for the City of Osakis
Pope County Food and Beverage Ordinance
Pope County Lodging Ordinance
Pope County Mobile Home Park Recreational Camping Ordinance
Pope County Pool Ordinance
Pope County Youth Camp Ordinance
Pope County Vacation Home Rental Standards