HomeMy WebLinkAbout14 - Building and Planning Fee Schedule RevisionsSTAFF REPORT
DATE: 7-18-17
CONSENT
ITEM #: 14
MOTION
TO: City Council
FROM: Michael Bent, Building Official, Stephen Wensman, Planning Director
AGENDA ITEM: Approve Building and Planning Regulations Fee Schedule Revisions
REVIEWED BY: Kristina Handt, City Administrator
BACKGROUND:
The City has historically adopted the building permit fee schedule referenced in State Statute 326B.153.
The 326B.153 statute now references Statute 326B.107 and has been modified to only reflect fees that
apply to permits for public buildings and state licensed facilities. Statute 326B.107, Subd. 4 allows
municipalities with delegation agreement the authority to charge their customary fee. The City of Lake
Elmo has not historically adopted a specific fee schedule, rather, the City has only referenced statute.
With the development levels currently underway and the recent changes to state statute, the city should
maintain local control of permit fees in order for those fees to remain consistent and fair. The fee schedule
revisions hereto reflect current fee amounts already approved and in effect. These changes merely adopt
the fee amount specifically, not by reference to state statute. In the interest of organizing the building
regulation fees, all fees associated with the Building Regulations have been listed in the fee schedule
under the heading ‘Building Regulations’.
During the recent review and reorganization of the city fee schedule, several items were noted for revision
to the Building Regulations and Planning Regulations to more accurately reflect consistency and accuracy
in service delivery against the fee for service as well as allow for security amounts commensurate with
the proposed work.
ISSUE BEFORE COUNCIL:
The City Council is being asked to adopt Ordinance 08-182 which adopts the Building Regulations and
permit fees specifically, reorganizes the Building Regulation Fees under the heading ‘Building
Regulations’ and approve the revisions to the Building and Planning Fee schedule as proposed in the City
Fee Schedule.
PROPOSAL DETAILS/ANALYSIS:
Historically the building permit fee schedule has referenced state statute 326B.153. That statute has changed
effective 01 July, 2017 to reflect permit fees for public buildings and state licensed facilities.
The City is best served by adopting a fee schedule specifically as opposed to by reference of state statute.
A fee schedule adopted by reference is subject to change by the state with no input from the City. Local
control and consistency is better served by adopting the schedule locally.
The attached revised fee schedule reflects the changes including the specific fee schedule, reorganization
of all fees related to Building Regulations including strikeouts of items relocated to the Building
Regulations section.
In addition to the above: the following specific revisions are proposed as follows:
City Council Meeting -
July 18, 2017 Regular Agenda item #14
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1.Moving House/Accessory Structure into the City has been changed from a flat fee to a fee based
on the valuation of the work.
2.Annual retail fireworks permit fee added for retail sales for retailers selling only fireworks.
3. Outdoor Public Fireworks Display permit added.
4. Residential Adult Care/Foster Care/Adoption Inspection fee added.
5.Inspection Fee outside normal work hours revised to more accurately reflect cost of service.
6.Re-inspection Fee revised to more accurately reflect cost of service.
7.Swimming Pool Permit added, previously considered a building permit project based on value, and
revised to a flat fee basis to more accurately reflect the review and inspections involved.
8.Retaining wall over 4’ revised from a flat fee to a fee based on valuation.
9.Planning and Zoning Review fee added for all new residential construction permits to accurately
reflect the cost for planning/zoning/setback review.
10. Adding a $2500 land use escrow to Environmental Review to cover consultant reviews
11. Changing the security amount for Excavating and Grading >400 cu yd to: “security amount as
determined by the Planning Department” to allow for a range and variety of site conditions and
the cost considerations from project to project.
12. Changing Commercial Parking Lot fee to $200, (eliminating the new and existing differential)
and requiring “security as determined by the Planning Department” to allow for variable
costs/considerations from project to project.
13.Eliminating the separate platting fees for OP developments. These developments should be
charged the standard plat and PUD fees.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The proposed fee schedule revision/adoption does not have a negative nor positive fiscal impact. The fee
amounts do not change, rather are adopted locally instead of by reference to state statute.
The fee revisions proposed will have a positive revenue impact, based on approx. 100 +/- new construction
residential permits yet to be issued in 2017, the fiscal impact will be approx. $10,000.00 in revenue from
the Planning/Zoning/Setback Review.
OPTIONS:
1.Adopt Ord. 08-182 as presented.
2.Amend Ord.. 08-182and adopt as amended.
3.Do not adopt Ord.08-182.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council adopt Ord. 08-182, Approve Building and Planning Regulations
Fee Schedule Revisions as proposed as part of the consent agenda.
If removed from the consent agenda, Staff recommends the following motion:
“Motion to adopt Ord. 08-182 approving Building and Planning Regulations Fee Schedule
Revisions”
And: "Motion to adopt Resolution 2017-079 Authorizing Summary Publication of
Ordinance 08-182"
ATTACHMENTS:
Revised and Reformatted Fee Schedule
Ordiannce 08-182
Resolution 2017-079
CITY OF LAKE ELMO
COUNTY OF WASHINGTON
STATE OF MINNESOTA
ORDINANCE NO. 08-182
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A FEE SCHEDULE FOR THE CITY OF LAKE ELMO
The City Council of the City of Lake Elmo ordains:
SECTION I. Schedule Adopted. The attached fee schedule is hereby adopted.
SECTION II. Not Codified. This ordinance is transitory in nature and shall not be codified in
the City Code. This ordinance and the fee schedule established hereby shall be placed on file
and available for public inspection at City Hall.
SECTION III. Effect. The fees set out in the attached fee schedule apply notwithstanding any
other fees the City has established which may be inconsistent. Any other fees imposed by the
City which do not appear on the attached fee schedule remain in full force and effect.
SECTION IV. Effective Date. This ordinance shall become effective upon adoption and
publication in the official newspaper of the City of Lake Elmo.
SECTION V. Adoption Date. This Ordinance No. 08-182 was adopted on this 18th day of July,
2017, by a vote of Ayes and Nays.
LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL
Mike Pearson, Mayor
ATTEST:
Julie Johnson, City Clerk
This Ordinance was published on the day of , 2017.
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CITY OF LAKE ELMO
COUNTY OF
WASHINGTON STATE OF
MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2017-079
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PUBLICATION OF ORDINANCE 08-182 BY
TITLE AND SUMMARY
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Lake Elmo has adopted Ordinance No. 08-
182, an ordinance amending the City Code of Ordinances by amending the City’s provisions
related to the City Council; and
WHEREAS, the Ordinance includes a chart 10 pages in length; and
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes Section 412.191, subdivision 4, allows publication by
title and summary in the case of lengthy ordinances or those containing charts or maps; and
WHEREAS, the City Council believes that the following summary would clearly
inform the public of the intent and effect of the Ordinance; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Lake
Elmo, that the City Clerk shall cause the following summary of Ordinance No. 08-182 to be
published in the official newspaper in lieu of the entire ordinance:
Public Notice
The City Council of the City of Lake Elmo has adopted Ordinance No. 08-182, which amends
the City’s 2017 Fee Schedule to revise the building and planning fee schedule.
The full text of Ordinance No. 08-182 is available for inspection at Lake Elmo city hall during
regular business hours.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Lake Elmo that the
City Administrator keep a copy of the Ordinance at City Hall for public inspection and that a
copy be placed for public inspection at the Lake Elmo Public Library.
Dated: July 18, 2017.
Mike Pearson, Mayor
ATTEST:
Julie Johnson, City Clerk
(SEAL)
City of Lake Elmo Fee Schedule 2017
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APPLICATION/FEE/PERMIT TYPE 2017 FEE ESCROW OR ADDITIONAL CHARGE DEPARTMENT
Amateur Radio Antenna $875.00 Planning
Appeal (to Board of Adjustment and Appeals) $250.00 Administration
Bee Keeping Permit $25.00 Valid for 2 years from issuance Administration
Building Demolition Administration
Residential $200.00 Plus Surcharge (State Mandated) Building
Commercial $300.00 Building
Burning Permit Fire
Residential $45.00 Fire
Commercial $80.00 Fire
Illegal Burn see notes → Additional fees may be incurred based on Wash. Cty. Chief's fee
schedule and # of responding units Fire
Chicken Keeping Permit $25.00 Initial permit expires on 12/31 of 2nd year. Administration
Comprehensive Plan Amendment $1,300.00 Land Use Escrow $2500 Planning
Conditional Use Permit (CUP) Wireless Communication Facilities Fee Escrow $6,000.00. Flood
Plain Ordinance Fee Escrow $500.00 Land Use Escrow $2500
Planning
New $1,050.00 Planning
Amended $500.00 Planning
Contractor License Fees Licensing
Demolition $50.00 Licensing
Driveway $50.00 Licensing
Excavator $50.00 Licensing
HVAC $50.00 Licensing
Irrigation $50.00 Licensing
Sewer/Water Line Installer $50.00 Licensing
Sign Installer $50.00 Licensing
Solid Waste Hauler $120.00 Licensing
Copy Services (Paper/Electronic) Administration
Copies (B&W) $0.25 per page 100 pages or more are charged at actual cost of production Administration
Copies (Color) $0.50 per page 100 pages or more are charged at actual cost of production Administration
Copies (B&W) 11x17 $1.00 per page 100 pages or more are charged at actual cost of production Administration
Copies (Color) 11x17 $2.00 per page 100 pages or more are charged at actual cost of production Administration
Data DVD Fee $15.00 Administration
GIS Scaled Aerial $25.00 Administration
Existing Maps $5.00 Administration
Custom (Per Hour Rate) $70.00 Administration
Plan Size Maps (Larger than 11x17) $15.00 Administration
City of Lake Elmo Fee Schedule 2017
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APPLICATION/FEE/PERMIT TYPE 2017 FEE ESCROW OR ADDITIONAL CHARGE DEPARTMENT
Development Standards Specs/Details $55.00 Administration
Video reproduction $10.00 Administration
Culverts in Developments with Rural Section $160.00 Administration
Daycare Inspection Fee $50.00 Building
Dog License‐ altered $20.00 Licensing
Dog License‐ unaltered $25.00 Licensing
Dog License‐ late fee $2.50 per month Maximum $10 Licensing
Service Dog License No Charge Licensing
Duplicate License or Tag $1.00 Licensing
First Impound‐ Unlicensed Dog $60.00
All Impound Fees plus $20/day Boarding Fee
Licensing
First Impound‐ Licensed Dog $42.00 Licensing
First Impound‐ Cat $42.00 Licensing
Subsequent dog/ cat impound $85.00 Licensing
Driveway Planning
Residential $70.00 Planning
Commercial $160.00 Planning
Easement Encroachment $100.00 Staff & Recording Fee Planning
Electronic Fund Withdrawl/Bill Payment Fee + Trans. Charge Administration
Environmental Review (EAW/EIS) $1,500.00
Village Area AUAR Fee $230.00
Per REC Unit. To be charged to development applications that
increase the number of REC units above existing conditions
within the Village AUAR Area. The fee will be based on the
difference between the proposed and existing REC units. Fee to
be paid as part of a developer’s agreement for larger projects or
at the time a building permit is issued for smaller projects. Once
paid, the same land will not be charged again. Planning
Erosion Control Building
Re‐inspection Fee (portal to portal from City Hall: 1 Hr. min) $50.00 per hour $5,000.00 Security Building
Excavating & Grading ≥ 50 cubic yards, up to 400 cubic yds $125.00 Security $500.00 Building
Excavating & Grading ≥ 400 cubic yards/acre of site area $500.00 $500.00 fee escrow plus security $1,500.00 per acre with $1,500
minimum.Engineering
False Alarms (12 Month Period)* (*1‐3 no charge) Fire
Residential Fire
City of Lake Elmo Fee Schedule 2017
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APPLICATION/FEE/PERMIT TYPE 2017 FEE ESCROW OR ADDITIONAL CHARGE DEPARTMENT
Amateur Radio Antenna $875.00 Planning
Appeal (to Board of Adjustment and Appeals)$250.00 Administration
Bee Keeping Permit $25.00 Valid for 2 years from issuance Administration
Building Regulations *State Sur Charge Collected per MN Statute 326B.148 on all
permits Building
Building Permit Fee Schedule
Total Valuation
$1.00 to $500.00 $29.50 Building
$501.00 to $2,000.00 $28.00 for the first $500.00 plus $3.70 for each additional $100.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $2,000.00.
$2,001.00 to $25,000.00 $83.50 for the first $2,000.00 + $16.55 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $25,000.00.
$25,001.00 to $50,000.00 $464.15 for the first $25,000.00 + $12.00 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $50,000.00.
$50,001.00 to $100,000.00 $764.15 for the first $50,000.00 + $8.45 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $100,000.00.
$100,001.00 to $500,000.00 $1,186.65 for the first $100,000.00 + $6.75 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $500,000.00.
$500,001.00 to $1,000,000.00 $3,886.65 for the first $500,000.00 + $5.50 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $1,000,000.00.
$1,000,001.00 and up $6,636.65 for the first $1,000,000.00 + $4.50 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof.Building
Planning and Zoning Compliance Review and Verification $100.00 Building
Plan Review Fee 65% of building permit fee Building
Plan review for similar plans 25% of normal building permit fee (MN Rules 1300.0160 subp. 5)Building
Single Family Decks Fee based on Valuation Building
Single Family Residential Basement Finish Fee Based on Valuation Building
Swimming Pool In-Ground $150.00 Building
Swimming Pool Above-Ground $75.00 Building
Reinspection Fee $75.00 Building
Inspection outside normal business hours $120.00 per hour - 2 hour minimum Building
Investigation fee - work started without required permit Equal to permit fee amount Building
Replace Inspection Record Card $25.00 Building
Additional Plan Review required by changes, addendum or
revisions to plans $75.00 per hour, one hour minimum Building
Building Demolition - Residential $200.00 Building
Building Demolition - Commercial $300.00 Building
Fuel Tank Removal (Underground)$250.00 Building
Fuel Tank Installation 2% Value of the work Building
Roofing - Residential Fee Based on Valuation Building
Roofing - Commercial Fee Based on Valuation Building
Siding - Residential Fee Based on Valuation Building
City of Lake Elmo Fee Schedule 2017
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APPLICATION/FEE/PERMIT TYPE 2017 FEE ESCROW OR ADDITIONAL CHARGE DEPARTMENT
Siding - Commercial Fee Based on Valuation Building
Retaining Walls over 4'Fee Based on Valuation Building
Commercial Plumbing $60.00 per unit, Up to 3 Units or 1.5% Value of work, whichever is greater Building
Residential Plumbing $60.00 per Unit, max fee $180.00 Building
Sewer Service Installation Inspection $60.00 Building
Water Service Installation Inspection $60.00 Building
Sewer & Water Service Installation Inspection when completed
together $60.00 Building
Investigation fee - Plumbing work started without required permit Equal to permit fee amount Building
Commercial HVAC $60.00 per unit, Up to 3 Units or 1.5% Value of work, whichever is greater Building
Residential HVAC $60.00 per Unit, max fee $180.00 Building
Fireplace Installation $60 per unit Building
Investigation fee - HVAC work started without required permit Equal to permit fee amount Building
Manufactured Home Move In $200.00 Building
Manufactured Home Move Out $200.00 Building
Moving House or Primary Structure into the City 2% Value of the Work plus security amount determined by the Building Official Building
Moving Accessory Structure into the City 2% Value of the Work plus security amount determined by the Building Official Building
Automatic Fire Extinguishing Systems 2% Value, $100.00 minimum Building
Investigation fee - Fire Suppression work started without required
permit Equal to permit fee amount Building
Fire Alarm Systems 2% Value, $100.00 minimum Building
Investigation fee - Fire Alarm work started without required
permit Equal to permit fee amount Building
Annual Retail Consumer Fireworks (retailers only selling fireworks)$350.00 Building
Annual Retail Consumer Fireworks (all other retailers)$100.00 Building
Outdoor Public Fireworks Display $150.00 Building
Residential Day Care Inspections $50.00 Building
Residential Adult Care/Foster Care/Adoption Inspections $50.00 Building
Escrow Administration Fee $100.00 Building
New Single Family Dwelling Construction Escrow $2,000.00 Building
Two or more dwelling units per building Construction Escrow $1,000.00 per unit Building
Commercial/Industrial and Other structures $5,000.00 or amount detrmined by the Building Official Building
City of Lake Elmo Fee Schedule 2017
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APPLICATION/FEE/PERMIT TYPE 2017 FEE ESCROW OR ADDITIONAL CHARGE DEPARTMENT
Building Demolition Administration
Residential $200.00 Building
Commercial $300.00 Building
Burning Permit Fire
Residential $45.00 Fire
Commercial $80.00 Fire
Illegal Burn see notes →Additional fees may be incurred based on Wash. Cty. Chief's fee
schedule and # of responding units Fire
Chicken Keeping Permit $25.00 Initial permit expires on 12/31 of 2nd year.Administration
Comprehensive Plan Amendment $1,300.00 Land Use Escrow $2500 Planning
Conditional Use Permit (CUP) Planning
New $1,050.00 Planning
Amended $500.00 Planning
Contractor License Fees Licensing
Demolition $50.00 Licensing
Driveway $50.00 Licensing
Excavator $50.00 Licensing
HVAC $50.00 Licensing
Irrigation $50.00 Licensing
Sewer/Water Line Installer $50.00 Licensing
Sign Installer $50.00 Licensing
Solid Waste Hauler $120.00 Licensing
Copy Services (Paper/Electronic)Administration
Copies (B&W)$0.25 per page 100 pages or more are charged at actual cost of production Administration
Copies (Color)$0.50 per page 100 pages or more are charged at actual cost of production Administration
Copies (B&W) 11x17 $1.00 per page 100 pages or more are charged at actual cost of production Administration
Copies (Color) 11x17 $2.00 per page 100 pages or more are charged at actual cost of production Administration
Data DVD Fee $15.00 Administration
GIS Scaled Aerial $25.00 Administration
Existing Maps $5.00 Administration
Custom (Per Hour Rate)$70.00 Administration
Plan Size Maps (Larger than 11x17)$15.00 Administration
Development Standards Specs/Details $55.00 Administration
Video reproduction $10.00 Administration
Wireless Communication Facilities Fee Escrow $6,000.00. Flood
Plain Ordinance Fee Escrow $500.00 Land Use Escrow $2500
Plus Surcharge (State Mandated)
City of Lake Elmo Fee Schedule 2017
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APPLICATION/FEE/PERMIT TYPE 2017 FEE ESCROW OR ADDITIONAL CHARGE DEPARTMENT
Culverts in Developments with Rural Section $160.00 Administration
Daycare Inspection Fee $50.00 Building
Dog License- altered $20.00 Licensing
Dog License- unaltered $25.00 Licensing
Dog License- late fee $2.50 per month Maximum $10 Licensing
Service Dog License No Charge Licensing
Duplicate License or Tag $1.00 Licensing
First Impound- Unlicensed Dog $60.00 Licensing
First Impound- Licensed Dog $42.00 Licensing
First Impound- Cat $42.00 Licensing
Subsequent dog/ cat impound $85.00 Licensing
Driveway Planning
Residential $70.00 Planning
Commercial $160.00 Planning
Easement Encroachment $100.00 Staff & Recording Fee Planning
Electronic Fund Withdrawl/Bill Payment Fee + Trans. Charge Administration
Environmental Review (EAW/EIS)$1,500.00 $2,500 Land Use escrow
Village Area AUAR Fee $230.00
Per REC Unit. To be charged to development applications that
increase the number of REC units above existing conditions
within the Village AUAR Area. The fee will be based on the
difference between the proposed and existing REC units. Fee to
be paid as part of a developer’s agreement for larger projects or
at the time a building permit is issued for smaller projects. Once
paid, the same land will not be charged again.Planning
Erosion Control Building
Re-inspection Fee (portal to portal from City Hall: 1 Hr. min)$50.00 per hour $5,000.00 Security Building
Excavating & Grading ≥ 50 cubic yards, up to 400 cubic yds $125.00 Security $500.00 Building
Excavating & Grading ≥ 400 cubic yards/acre of site area $500.00 $500.00 fee escrow plus security $1,500.00 per acre with $1,500
minimum. Security as Determined by the Planning Department Engineering
False Alarms (12 Month Period)* (*1-3 no charge)Fire
Residential Fire
4-6 False Alarms $110.00 Fire
In Excess of 6 False Alarms $185.00 Fire
All Impound Fees plus $20/day Boarding Fee
City of Lake Elmo Fee Schedule 2017
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APPLICATION/FEE/PERMIT TYPE 2017 FEE ESCROW OR ADDITIONAL CHARGE DEPARTMENT
Commercial Fire
4-6 False Alarms $315.00 Fire
In Excess of 6 False Alarms $520.00 Fire
Fire Alarm Permit 2% of value plus surcharge; Minimum $100 Building
Fire Suppression Permit 2% of value plus surcharge; Minimum $100 Building
Flood Plain District Delineation $500.00 Planning
Fuel Tank Removal (Underground)$250.00 Plus Surcharge (State Mandated)Administration
Fuel Tank Install 2% of value of work Minimum $100.00 Administration
HVAC Building
Residential $60.00/unit Up to 3 units, max fee $180.00 plus Surcharge (State Mandated)Building
Commercial $60.00/unit Up to 3 units or 1% of total valuation, whichever is greater. Plus
Surcharge (State Mandated)Building
Fireplace Permit $60.00/unit Plus State surcharge (State Mandated)Building
Interim Use Permit (IUP)Planning
Fee $1,050.00 $2,500.00 Escrow Planning
Renewal $300.00 Planning
Liquor License Licensing
Club On-Sale Intoxicating $100.00 Licensing
On-Sale Intoxicating $1,500.00 Licensing
Off-Sale Intoxicating $200.00 Licensing
Off-Sale Non-Intoxicating $150.00 Licensing
On-Sale Intoxicating- 2nd Building $750.00 Licensing
On-Sale Non-Intoxicating $100.00 Licensing
Investigation $350.00 Licensing
On-Sale Sunday Intoxicating $200.00 Licensing
Temporary Intoxicating $25.00 Licensing
Wine $300.00 Licensing
Lot Line Adjustment $325.00 None Planning
Manufactured Home Parks Planning
Move home out of the city $200.00 Plus Surcharge (State Mandated)Building
Move home into the city $200.00 Plus Surcharge (State Mandated)Building
Annual License for retail sales of consumer fireworks $100.00
Massage Therapy Premises License Licensing
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APPLICATION/FEE/PERMIT TYPE 2017 FEE ESCROW OR ADDITIONAL CHARGE DEPARTMENT
Application Fee $100.00 Fee includes one Therapist Licensing
Investigation Fee $100.00 Licensing
Massage Therapy Practitioner License Licensing
Application Fee $50.00 Licensing
Investigation Fee $25.00 Licensing
Massage Therapy Premises License Renewal $50.00 Fee includes one Therapist Licensing
Massage Therapy Practitioner License Renewal $25.00 Licensing
Massage Therapy License Amendment $25.00 Licensing
Minor Subdivision $525.00 $1,000.00 escrow Planning
Moving House or Primary Structure into City $520.00 Plus security w/amount to be determined by the City
w/recommendation from building official Administration
Moving Accessory Structure into City $305.00 Plus security to be determined by the City w/recommendation
from building official Administration
Other Inspections and Fees Building
Inspection outside of business hours $100.00 (2 Hr. Min.)Building
Re-inspection Fees Assessed $50.00 per hour Building
Inspections with no fee assigned $50.00 per hour Building
Construction Escrow $2,000.00 Or determined by Building Official Building
Construction Escrow Administrative Fee $100.00 Building
Cancelled or Refunded Permits $25.00 Building
Work without Permit see notes Investigative fee to equal permit fee Building
Duplicate Inspection Card $25.00 Building
Park Dedication Planning
Residential - Up to three lots $3,600.00 per lot Four or more lots per §153.14 Planning
Commercial $4,500.00 per acre Planning
Parking Lots Planning
New Commercial 175$200.00 Planning
Existing Commercial $200.00 Planning
Platting
Sketch Plan Review (Subdivision)$500.00 $3,500.00 Fee Escrow Planning
Preliminary Plat (Subdivision)$1,850.00 $10,000.00 Fee Escrow Planning
Final Plat (Subdivision)$1,250.00 $8,000.00 Fee Escrow Planning
$5,000.00 (<100 units) Fee Escrow
$7,500.00 (>100 units) Fee Escrow
$500 Fee Escrow. Security $1,500.00 per acre with $1,500.00
minimum. Security as Determined by the Planning Department
$1,250.00 Planning Concept Plan (OP Development)
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APPLICATION/FEE/PERMIT TYPE 2017 FEE ESCROW OR ADDITIONAL CHARGE DEPARTMENT
$5,000.00 (<100 units) Fee Escrow
$7,500.00 (>100 units) Fee Escrow
$5,000.00 (<100 units) Fee Escrow
$7,500.00 (>100 units) Fee Escrow
(City will retain escrows to reimburse review costs for each stage
of development review) Planning
Planned Unit Development Planning
General Concept Plan $1,250.00 $7,500.00 Fee Escrow (Waive Subdivision Escrow)Planning
Development Stage Plan $1,850.00 $10,000.00 Fee Escrow (Waive Subdivision Escrow)Planning
Final Plan $1,250.00 $8,000.00 Fee Escrow (Waive Subdivision Escrow)Planning
(City will retain escrows to reimburse review costs for each stage
of development review) Planning
Plumbing Administration
Residential $60.00/unit Up to 3 units, max fee $180.00 plus Surcharge (State Mandated)Building
Commercial $60.00/unit Up to 3 units or 1.5% of total valuation, whichever is greater.
Plus Surcharge (State Mandated)Building
Private Roads (Permitted only in AG zone)$150.00 Planning
Restrictive Soils and Wetland Restoration Protection and
Preservation Permit $800.00 $1,500.00 Fee Escrow Planning
Retaining Walls over 4'$150.00 Plus State Surcharge Building
Returned Check (NSF)$25.00 Administration
Right-of-Way Permit Engineering
Annual Registration $200.00 $5,000.00 Security Engineering
Excavation Permit $275.00 + $.60/foot Engineering
Joint Trench Permit (per lot per utility)$275.00 + $.60/foot Engineering
Obstruction Permit $275.00 Engineering
Permit Extension $100.00 Engineering
Delay Penalty (per calendar day)$25.00 Engineering
Roofing Building
Residential see notes Based on valuation + state surcharge Building
Commercial see notes Based on valuation + state surcharge Building
SAC Charge (City) (Sewer Availability Charge)$3,000.00
Per REC Unit: collected at time of plat for new lot. This fee may
be deferred through special assessment for parcels with existing
structures.Engineering
SAC Charge (Met Council) (Sewer Availability Charge)$2,485.00 Per REC Unit: $2,485.00 to Met Council at time of connection.Engineering
$1,850.00
$1,250.00
Preliminary Plat Review (OP Development)
Final Plat (OP Development)
Planning
Planning
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APPLICATION/FEE/PERMIT TYPE 2017 FEE ESCROW OR ADDITIONAL CHARGE DEPARTMENT
Sewer Connection Charge $1,000.00
Per REC Unit collected at time of plat for new lot. This fee may
be deferred through special assessment for parcels with existing
structures.Engineering
Sewer Lateral Benefit Charge $11,000.00 Per REC Unit connecting to a Trunk Sewer Main and that has
never been assessed Engineering
Sewer Rate $4.50/1,000 Gal Administration
201 Off-Site Maintenance Fee $75.00/unit/quarter Administration
Real Estate Searches $15.00/Search For special assessment or utility search Administration
Siding Building
Residential see notes Based on valuation + state surcharge Building
Commercial see notes Based on valuation + state surcharge Building
Signs - Permanent $180.00 Planning
Signs - Temporary $75.00 Planning
Temporary Renewal $25.00 Planning
Re-inspection Fee $25.00 Planning
Special Event Permit $75.00 City must be listed as additional insured Planning
Fire Suppression Permit 2% of value plus state surcharge; Minimum $100 Building
Sprinkler System (Re-Inspection Fee)$50.00 Building
Surface Water Administration
Residential $50.00 Administration
Non-Residential (Commercial etc.)$50.00 Utility rate factor per code Administration
Review Fee $125.00 $75 Review/$50 Storm Water Fund Administration
Vacations (Streets or Easements)Planning
Easements $515.00 $500.00 Fee Escrow Planning
Streets $515.00 $500.00 Fee Escrow Planning
Variance $750.00 $500.00 Fee Escrow Planning
Shoreland Variance $1,500.00 $500.00 Fee Escrow Planning
Water Availability Charge (WAC)$3,000.00
Per REC Unit; collected at time of plat for new lot. This fee may
be deferred through special assessment for parcels with existing
structures. Engineering
Water Connection Charge $1,000.00
Per REC Unit, collected at time of plat for new lot. This fee may
be deferred through special assessment for parcels with existing
structures. Administration
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APPLICATION/FEE/PERMIT TYPE 2017 FEE ESCROW OR ADDITIONAL CHARGE DEPARTMENT
Water Equipment/Set up Administration
Meter (3/4" or less)$350.00 Administration
Driveway Curb Stop Lid $100.00 Administration
Disconnect Service $80.00 Administration
Reconnect Service $80.00 Administration
Water Lateral Benefit Charge $5,800.00 Per REC Unit connecting to a Trunk Water Main and that has
never been assessed Engineering
Water Usage Administration
Residential - Quarterly Rate $20.00 Base Administration
Residential - Plus Rate per 1,000 Gallons Administration
Plus Rate for 0-15,000 Gallons $2.00 Administration
Plus Rate for 15,001-30,000 Gallons $2.40 Administration
Plus Rate for 30,001-50,000 Gallons $2.88 Administration
Plus Rate for 50,001-80,000 Gallons $3.46 Administration
Plus Rate for 80,001 + Gallons $4.15 Administration
Water Usage Administration
Commercial - Quarterly Rate $25.00 Base Administration
Commercial - Plus Rate Per 1,000 Gallons Administration
Plus Rate for 0 - 15,000 Gallons $3.11 Administration
Plus Rate for 15,001 - 30,000 Gallons $3.26 Administration
Plus Rate for 30,001 - 50,000 Gallon $3.77 Administration
Plus Rate for 50,001 - 80,000 Gallons $5.00 Administration
Plus Rate for 80,001 + Gallons $6.63 Administration
Water Usage For metered non-irrigation (domestic) consumption Administration
Hotel / Motel - Quarterly Rate $25.00 Base Administration
Hotel / Motel - Plus Rate Per 1,000 Gallons Administration
Plus Rate for 0 -30,000 Gallons $3.11 Administration
Plus Rate for 30,001 - 50,000 Gallons $3.26 Administration
Plus Rate for 50,001 + Gallons $4.00 Administration
Water Usage Delinquent Accounts Administration
Regular 6% per quarter Plus $25.00 or 8%, whichever is greater, if certified to County for
collection with taxes Administration
Storm Water 10% per year Plus $25.00 or 8%, whichever is greater, if certified to County for
collection with taxes Administration
Additional fees apply to larger sized meters
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APPLICATION/FEE/PERMIT TYPE 2017 FEE ESCROW OR ADDITIONAL CHARGE DEPARTMENT
Bulk Water Purchase Administration
Water from Hydrant $100.00 minumum Plus $3.26/additional 1,000 gallons Administration
Sod Installation (New Construction)
$100.00 minumum
Plus $3.26 per 1,000 gallons. Good for up to 45 days from sod
install. Residents must contact the City in advance.Administration
Swimming Pool Fill $100.00 minumum Plus $3.26 per 1,000 gallons. Good for up to 45 days from sod ins Administration
Wind Generator $850.00 $2,000.00 Fee Escrow Planning
Wireless Communication Permit $500.00 $6,000.00 Fee Escrow Planning
Zoning Amendment (Text or Map)$1,245.00 $2,500.00 Escrow Planning
Zoning Certification Letter $25.00 Planning
Zoning Permit - Certificate of Zoning Compliance Planning
Accessory Structures < 200 SF $75.00 Planning
Fence (less than 6')$75.00 Planning
Swimming Pool $75.00 Planning
Other $75.00
Definition of Terms
Approved by CC 1.3.17; effective 1.1.17
**Security: City will retain a security escrow to ensure completion of work as directed by the approved permit/application and compliance with the State Building Code and the City of Lake Elmo
Municipal Code.
*Fee Escrow: City will maintain a fee escrow to cover all City review costs. Application fees include all professional fees and expenses incurred by the City.