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CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS
Adopted 2021 Fee Schedule
A. LICENSES
1. Business Licenses
Item Fee
Bus Benches (Courtesy) $ 50.00 per bench
Gasoline Station Operator License
Fewer than 15 hours $ 100.00
15-20 hours $ 400.00
20 hours or more $ 500.00
Municipal Business
10,000 sq. ft. or less $ 100.00
10,001 sq. ft. or more $ 200.00
Pool Hall $ 800.00
Precious Metal Dealer
Investigation fee/general $ 1,500.00
Investigation fee/MN only $ 500.00
License fee $ 2,000.00
Restaurant
Lunchroom $ 50.00
Fewer than 15 hours $ 100.00
15-20 hours $ 400.00
20 hours or more $ 500.00
Therapeutic Massage License
Investigation fee $ 350.00
License fee $ 100.00
Home Occupation License $ 50.00
Retail Grocery License $ 50.00
Holiday Tree Sales License $ 50.00
Car Wash License $ 50.00
2. Liquor Licenses
Item Fee
Bottle Club $ 300.00
Liquor, Off-Sale $ 310.00
Liquor, On-Sale $ 4,000.00
Liquor, Special Event $ 25.00
Liquor, Sunday $ 200.00
Malt Beverage, Off-Sale $ 150.00
Malt Beverage, On-Sale $ 500.00
Malt Beverage, On-Sale
(with wine license) $ 1.00
Wine License $ 2,000.00
Temporary Liquor License $ 50.00
Background Checks (per license) $ 500.00
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3. Other Licenses
Item Fee
Amusement machines (per machine) $ 30.00
Cigarette sales $ 250.00
Contractor licenses $ 35.00
Peddlers and solicitors
(For profit) $ 25.00 per individual
(Charitable) Free, but license still required
Pool tables (per table) $ 30.00
Refuse Haulers $ 100.00
Low-Density Rental License $ 50.00/per unit
High-Density Multifamily Rental License
5-19 units per building $ 150.00
20-49 units per building $ 200.00
50-99 units per building $ 250.00
100+ units per building $ 300.00
Re-inspection (due to initial failure) $ 50.00
B. PERMITS
1. Building permit fees:
Total Valuation Fee
$1.00 - $500.00 $25.00
$501.00 - $2,000.00 $25.00 for first $500, $3.25/each additional $100, to and
including $2000
$2,001.00 - $25,000 $73.75 for first $2000, $14.75/each additional $1000, to and
including $25,000
$25,001.00 - $50,000 $413.00 for first $25,000, $10.75/each additional $1000, to
and including $50,000
$50,001.00 - $100,000.00 $681.75 for first $50,000, $7.50/each additional $1000, to
and including $100,000.00
$100,001.00 - $500,000.00 $1,056.75 for first $100,000, $6.00/each additional $1000, to
and including $500,000
$500,001.00 - $1,000,000.00 $3,456.75 for first $500,000, $5.00/each additional $1,000,
to and including $1,000,000
$1,000,001 and up $5,956.75 for first $1,000,000, $4.00/each additional $1,000
Other Inspections and Fees:
1. Inspections outside of normal business hours $47.00 per hour1 (minimum charge
– two hours)
2. Re-inspection fees assessed under provisions of Section 305.8 $47.00 per hour1
3. Inspections for which no fee is specifically indicated $47.00 per hour1 (minimum
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charge – one-half hour)
4. Additional plan review required by changes, additions or revisions to plans
$47.00 per hour1 (minimum charge – one-half hour)
5. For use of outside consultants for plan checking and inspections, or both actual
costs2
1Or the total hourly cost to the jurisdiction, whichever is the greatest. This cost
shall include supervision, overhead, equipment, hourly wages, and fringe benefits
of the employees involved.
2Actual costs include administrative and overhead costs.
*Building Permits are subject to the State Surcharge
2. Relocation of structure or building: $ 150.00
3. Demolition or removal of structure: $ 1.25/1,000 cubic ft.; minimum $ 50.00
4. Residential Solar Installation
Flat fee: $200
State Surcharge: $1.00
5. Mechanical permit fees
a. Residential Work
Base Fee $ 30.00
State Surcharge $1.00
Furnace/Boiler (warm air or hot water heating system)
$ 60.00 New
$ 30.00 Replacement
$ 20.00 Unit heaters
Air conditioning and refrigeration
$ 40.00 New
$ 25.00 Replacement
Other Items
$ 25.00 Gas line/piping
$ 30.00 Duct work
$ 35.00 Wood burning furnace per unit
$ 35.00 Swimming pool heater per unit
$ 25.00 Air exchanger with duct work per unit
$ 25.00 Gas or oil space heater per unit
$ 25.00 Gas direct vent heater per unit
$ 25.00 Gas fireplace log or heater per unit
$ 25.00 Gas hot water heater for domestic hot water (only if replacing gas
line)
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b. Commercial Work
Gas piping, refrigeration, chilled water, pneumatic control, ventilation,
exhaust, hot water, steam, and warm air heating systems.
This fee shall be $50 plus 1-1/4 percent (1.25%) of the total valuation of the
work. Value of the work must include the cost of installation, alteration,
addition, and repairs, including fans, hoods, HVAC units and heat transfer
units, and all labor and materials necessary for installation. In addition, it
shall include all material and equipment supplied by other sources when
those materials are normally supplied by the contractor.
6. Plumbing Permit Fees
$ 30.00 base fee plus $ 7.00 per fixture installed, $ 1.00 state surcharge
7. Right of Way Permit Fees
Item Fee
Registration fee $ 25.00
Hole $ 150.00
Trench $ 150.00 + $40.00 per
100 lineal feet or portion thereof
Boring $ 150.00 + $ 40.00 per
100 lineal feet or portion thereof
Obstruction $ 50.00 + $ 0.06 per lineal foot
Small Cell Wireless
Permit fee $ 100.00
Rent on City structure $ 150.00 per year
Maintenance for colocation $ 25.00 per year
Monthly electrical services
Radio node less than 100 watts $ 73.00 per month
Radio node over 100 watts $ 182.00 per month
8. Sewer Connection or Repair $ 50.00
9. Water Connection
Meter Size Fee
3/4" $ 62.00
1" $ 115.00
1-1/2" $ 265.00
2" $ 470.00
3" $ 1,080.00
10. Street Opening Fee $ 25.00 (plus cost of permit)
11. Zoning Permit
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Item Fee
Fence $ 40.00
Temporary Sign $ 30.00
Permanent Sign (each) $ 50.00
Residential driveway $ 40.00
Commercial driveway Subject to Building Permit Fees
12. Mobile Storage Structure/Dumpster Permit
Location Fee
On private property
14 days $ 10.00
30 days $ 20.00
On public street
72 hours $ 10.00
(Permits may be renewed once in a 90 calendar-day period)
13. Chicken Permit (first time and subsequent applications) $ 50.00
14. Beekeeping Permit (first time and subsequent applications) $50.00
C. PLANNING FEES*
Item Fee
Comprehensive Plan Amendment $ 500.00
Conditional Use Permit $ 500.00
Design Review
(when required by code) $ 50.00
Lot Split (one lot into two) $ 500.00
Planned Unit Development $ 500.00
Rezoning/Zoning Amendment $ 500.00
Subdivision (>1 new lot) $ 500.00 + $ 100.00/lot created
Variance $ 500.00
Tax Increment Finance (TIF)
Application Fee $5,000.00 Non-Refundable
Escrow $10,000.00
*Fee plus actual cost billed by contractors or city consultant fees.
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D. FACILITY RENTAL FEES
Private use of public facilities is permitted on a space available basis. Reservations and damage deposits are
required for private use of the following community facilities. Discounted rates are available for weekly
bookings:
Park Facility Rental Amenities & Fees
Rental Fees
Facility Amenities available Half Day 9am-3pm / 4pm-10pm Full Day 9am-10pm
Community Park Building & Upper Picnic Area
(2050 Roselawn Ave; corner of Roselawn and Cleveland)
Park building Full kitchen (stove, oven, refrigerator/freezer, sink, microwave) Tables & chairs Inside bathrooms 2 BBQ grills 9 Outdoor picnic tables Parking lot (50 vehicle capacity) plus off-street parking
Not Available $150 + tax
East Picnic Area (near playground)
2 Picnic tables Trash receptacles Portable toilet Parking lot (50 vehicle capacity) plus off-street parking
$20 + tax $35 + tax
Lower Picnic Area (Southwest corner of park)
2 Picnic tables 1 BBQ grill Trash receptacles Portable toilet Parking lot (50 vehicle capacity) plus off-street parking
$20 + tax $35 + tax
Play Kit Rental Includes variety of balls, Frisbees, and other play equipment $15 + tax
Set up/Tear Down $25
Disclaimers:
• A damage deposit ($200-400, or as determined by the City Administrator) is required for park facility rentals. The deposit must be made in a separate form from the payment and will be
refunded upon return of facility key and inspection of the facilities.
• Nonprofit organizations must provide a copy of a Tax Exempt form (MN Dept. of Rev, IRS, W9
or MN Dept. of Taxation)
• Key pick up must be arranged two (2) days prior to scheduled event. Keys may be picked up at City Hall.
o Regular business hours: Monday –Friday 8:00am-4:30pm o Summer hours (Memorial Day-Labor Day): 7:30am- 5:00pm Monday-Thursday, Friday
7:30am-noon
• Keys can be returned during business hours to City Hall. After hours drop-off is available via the drop box outside the main entrance.
• Rental permits will be issued once payment is received. Staff cannot reserve the facility without
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payment.
• If you plan on bringing any outside equipment (i.e. inflatable devices, dunk tanks etc.) into the park, you must disclose this to a city employee during the reservation process. The City may require documentation such as a hold harmless agreement or certificate of insurance naming the
City has an additional insured.
City Hall Facility Rental Fees
Rental Fees
Capacity 3 hours Half Day 9am-3pm/4pm-10pm Full Day 8am-10pm
Council Chambers Full room (includes kitchen facility)
150 75 Seated $115.00 + tax $175.00 + tax $250.00 + tax
Partial Council Chambers (Front or Back Half)
75 30 Seated $50.00 + tax $100.00 + tax $150.00 + tax
Kitchen Facility 10
6 Seated $25.00 + tax $50.00 + tax $50.00 + tax
Conference Room 8 maximum $30.00 + tax $60.00 + tax $100.00 + tax
Set Up Fee (government entities exempt) $25.00
Disclaimers:
• A $200 refundable damage deposit is required for City Hall rentals. The deposit must be made in
a separate form from the payment and will be refunded upon return of facility key and inspection of the facilities.
• Nonprofit organizations must provide a copy of a Tax Exempt form (MN Dept. of Rev, IRS, W9 or MN Dept. of Taxation)
• Key pick up must be arranged two (2) days prior to scheduled event. Keys may be picked up at City Hall. o Regular business hours: Monday –Friday 8:00am-4:30pm o Summer hours (Memorial Day-Labor Day): 7:30am- 5:00pm Monday-Thursday, Friday 7:30am-noon.
• Keys can be returned during business hours to City Hall. After hours drop-off is available via the drop box outside the main entrance.
• Rental permits will be issued once payment is received. Staff cannot reserve the facility without payment.
• City Hall cannot be rented for private social gatherings.
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Field/Court/Rink Rental Fees
Discounted rates are available for Multi-day bookings (see below)
Single Day Use Multi-day Use (weekly fee)
Individual/Group type 3 hour block Additional hours Resident $20 + tax $10/hour + tax -
Non-resident $30 + tax $10/hour + tax -
Youth organizations (must be open to youth aged 2-18 in Falcon Heights) $20 + tax $10/hour + tax
2 days/week: $35 3 days/week: $50 4 days/week: $65 5 days/week: $80 6+ days/week: $100
Adult organizations $30 + tax $10/hour + tax
2 days/week: $40 3 days/week: $55 4 days/week: $70
5 days/week: $85 6+ days/week: $105
Disclaimers:
• Fees apply only for games and practices. Tournaments or special events/services are subject to additional fees.
• Field/Court/Rink use permits will be issued when payment and application are received.
• All short term rentals (1-5 times) entitle the customer to use of the field as is; anything additional will be the customer’s responsibility (i.e. striping the field or providing bases.)
• Special request of services will be dealt with on a case by case basis and may include extra fees. All requests should be discussed with the Parks and Recreation Department at 651-792-7617.
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E. FACILITY USE BY PUBLIC SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS
1. Public facilities are available for use on a reservation basis.
2. The following shall be allowed use of public facilities but set up/tear down fees apply:
a. Specifically listed local organizations:
• League of Women Voters
• Senior Citizen Groups (Falconeers, Roseville Area Seniors)
• Ramsey County League of Local Governments
• League of Minnesota Cities/Association of Metropolitan Municipalities
• Watershed management organizations
• Scouts, Brownie Troops, 4-H, Campfire
• Neighborhood Groups (e.g. Grove Association, Maple Knoll Courtyard
Homeowner’s Association)
• 55 Alive Mature Driving Class
• Cable Commission
• Developers when presenting to neighbors
• Legislators for informational (non-campaign) meetings, except after the filing
date and before the November election of a legislative election year unless
requested by a majority of the city council
• Northeast Youth and Family Service
• Lauderdale and Falcon Heights Lions Club
• Roseville Rotary Club
• Party Precinct caucuses, legislated district conventions and county conventions
under the requirements of MN State Statute 202A.192
• AARP Tax Services
• Hobby groups or clubs that meet the following criteria:
o Falcon Heights based (A minimum of 25% of on-going members or
participants are Falcon Heights residents).
o Non-profit
o Open membership
o Founded on a hobby
o Actively reaches out to include people of different ages, especially youth,
to encourage intergenerational exchanges of information
o Encourages a community service and/or benefit component
• Falcon Heights neighborhood or community groups whose activities are open to
all and for the sole purpose of developing, fostering and strengthening
neighborhood and community well-being.
b. Any organization that meets the above guidelines yet uses a facility more than twice
a year shall be charged $100 per year.
c. The organization or group cannot be a private, business, political, or religious
organization.
d. Any organization denied free use under this policy as defined in this section may
appeal to the city council.
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F. MISCELLANEOUS FEES
Item Fee
Agendas (City Council or Commissions) 1 $ 15.00/year
City Council Minutes1 $ 35.00/year
Commission Minutes1 $ 20.00/year
New Resident Handbook $ 10.00 printing fee
Single copies $ 0.25 + tax/page for first 100 pages
Assessment search $ 20.00
Maps $ 6.50
Open burning permit $ 25.00
(no charge for recreational fires)
Returned Check Fee $ 25.00
Credit/Debitcard convenience fee 2.65% per transaction
1 The charges apply only when hard copies are mailed. These documents can be viewed free of charge
on the website or at City Hall.
G. FALSE ALARM FEES
1. Fire False Alarms (at an address or property within one calendar year)
$ 0 for first false alarm
$ 175 for second false alarm
$ 300 for third false alarm
$ 400 for fourth false alarm
$ 500 for fifth and subsequent false alarm
2. Security False Alarms (at an address or property within one calendar year)
$ 0 for first false alarm
$ 60 for second false alarm
$ 100 for third false alarm
$ 200 for fourth false alarm
$ 300 for fifth false alarm
$ 400 for sixth false alarm
$ 500 for seventh and subsequent false alarm
3. Penalties and Assessment
Penalties for late payment and assessment of unpaid fees are the same as
stipulated for unpaid utility fees in the city code.
H. VEHICLE EMERGENCY RESPONSE
The fee for emergency personnel response to accidents is $350.00/vehicle.
I. PARKING FEES
Item Fee
Application fee to designate “residential area” permit parking $ 200.00
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Annual residential area parking permits
First two vehicles $ 15.00/vehicle
Third and subsequent vehicles $ 25.00/vehicle
Lost permit replacement $ 5.00
Temporary parking permit (up to 3 weeks) $ 3.00/vehicle
Temporary parking permit for 5 or more vehicles for
a one-time/one-day event $ 25.00
Uniform parking fine $50.00/violation
J. SANITARY SEWER
The sanitary sewer fee for residential units is $35.50 per quarter plus $0.0232579 per cubic foot
of water usage during the months of November – January. For apartment units, the rate will
be $35.50/unit/quarter plus $0.0232579 per cubic foot of water used in November. For
residential units, this will serve as the maximum fee for other quarters throughout the year,
but the actual amount billed may be lower depending on water usage. For commercial units,
the fee is $0.0227572 per cubic foot of water usage during each month.
K. STORM DRAINAGE
The fee for storm drainage is $26.00 per quarter for residential units and $240.08 per acre for
commercial and apartment units.
L. HYDRANT WATER
The fee for hydrant water is 6% surcharge of the water bill.
M. RECYCLING
The recycling charge is $10.50 per quarter for residential units.
N. STREET LIGHTING
The street lighting fee is $6.00 per quarter for residential units and $0.02 per lineal foot
frontage for commercial properties monthly.
O. FEES FOR UNSPECIFIED REQUESTS
A private party or public institution (hereinafter applicant) making a request to the
City for approval of a project or for public assistance must cover the City's consultants'
costs associated with reviewing the request. Prior to having the request considered by
the City, the applicant must deposit an escrow fee in an amount that is estimated to
cover the City's consultants' costs as determined by the City Administrator. If the
City's consultants' costs exceed the initial escrow deposited by the applicant, an
additional escrow fee will be required to cover the additional costs. The City shall use
the applicant's fees to cover the City's actual consultants' costs in reviewing the request
regardless of the City's action on the applicant's request. If the applicant's escrow fees
exceed the City's actual consultants' costs for reviewing the request, the remaining
escrow fees shall be refunded to the applicant.
P. SNOW AND ICE REMOVAL
$100/hour with a minimum of $100
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