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HomeMy WebLinkAbout#15 - 2025 Fee Schedule STAFF REPORT DATE: December 17, 2025 TO: Mayor and Council FROM: Clarissa Hadler, Finance Director Department Heads AGENDA ITEM: 2025 Fee Schedule BACKGROUND: Annually the Council reviews the City’s Fee Schedule and makes fee adjustments as necessary. The Fee Schedule was last updated on December 5, 2023 (effective Jan 1, 2025). The proposed changes were recommended by department directors and are presented to be adopted by City Council. ISSUE BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL: Should the City Council update the fee schedule as proposed for 2025? DISCUSSION: • Staff has reviewed the attached Fee Schedule and proposes the changes highlighted in yellow on the attached document. Also attached is the previously adopted Fee Schedule for comparison. • Building permits for Single-Family Residential Basement Finishes were split into 2 segments: under 300 sf and over. This will hopefully solve a lot of complaints and be more in line with the time and inspections involved. • Swimming Pool In-Ground permit was increased from $150 to $200 and added clarifying language regarding the need for Plan Review, Plumbing and HVAC permits as needed. Changes due to the time-consuming nature of these permits for both the planning and building staff. • Added fence permit requirement to Swimming Pool Above-ground permit. • Added flat fees for Residential Windows and Doors permits. • Residential retaining walls changed to a flat fee and adding clarifying language regarding taller walls. • Added separate Commercial Retaining wall fee based on valuation and plan review fee. • Fee for new Cannabis License ordinance. Fee will be the maximum allowed by State Statute; currently per MS 342. • Public Works labor costs in water disconnects, reconnects, and meter testing. • Zoning Certification Letter – Increased from $25 to $50, as it can involve extensive research of previously-approved land use applications. FISCAL IMPACT: Regularly analyzing, discussing and updating fees helps to ensure sound financial management. Further, review helps to ensure the proper fees are received for services. RECOMMENDATION: The Council is required to adopt an ordinance in order to update the fee schedule. The proposed ordinance and summary publication are attached. “Motion to approve Ordinance 2024-22 adopting the 2025 City of Lake Elmo Fee Schedule.” “Motion to adopt Resolution 2024-135 Authorizing Publication of Ordinance 2024-22 by Title and Summary.” ATTACHMENTS: 1) 2025 Fee Schedule with Notes regarding changes 2) Ordinance 2024-22 adopting the 2025 City of Lake Elmo Fee Schedule. 3) 2025 Proposed Fee Schedule (final for Ordinance) 4) Resolution 2024-135 Authorizing Publication of Ordinance 2024-22 By Title and Summary APPLICATION/FEE/PERMIT TYPE 2025 FEE ADDITIONAL CHARGE, ESCROW or NOTES Notes Regarding Proposed 2025 Change Amateur Radio Antenna $875.00 Appeal (to Board of Adjustment and Appeals)$250.00 Bed and Breakfast Permit Fee $100.00 Bee Keeping Permit $25.00 Valid for 2 years from issuance Building Regulations * State Sur Charge Collected per MN Statute 326B.148 on all permits Building Permit Fee Schedule See Attached Refund Schedule for Allowable Refunds Total Valuation The City uses the ICC 2020 Building Valuation Table for minimum values This should increase revenues without changing rates $1.00 to $500.00 $29.50 $501.00 to $2,000.00 $2,001.00 to $25,000.00 $25,001.00 to $50,000.00 $50,001.00 to $100,000.00 $100,001.00 to $500,000.00 $500,001.00 to $1,000,000.00 $1,000,001.00 and up Plan Review Fee Plan review for similar plans Single Family Decks up to 200 SF $100.00 Flat Fee + Plan review Valuation of project shall also be submitted with Application Single Family Decks 201 - 300 SF $200.00 Flat Fee + Plan Review Valuation of project shall also be submitted with Application Single Family Decks 301 SF & Greater $300.00 Flat Fee + Plan review Valuation of project shall also be submitted with Application Single Family Residential Basement Finish Under 300 SF $200.00 Flat Fee + Plan Review Fee + Plumbing and HVAC Permit Fees As needed Valuation of project shall also be submitted with Application This will solve a lot of complaints and be more inline with the time and inspections involved. Splitting into small and large projects. Single Family Residential Basement Finish Over 301 SF $400.00 Flat Fee + Plan Review Fee + Plumbing and HVAC Permit Fees As needed Valuation of project shall also be submitted with Application This will solve a lot of complaints and be more inline with the time and inspections envolved. Splitting into small and large projects. Swimming Pool In-Ground $200.00 Flat Fee + Plan Review Fee + Plumbing and HVAC Permit Fees As Valuation of project shall also be submitted with Application Other Planning Fees May apply This has become time consuming on both the planning and building side. Swimming Pool Above-Ground $75.00 Flat Fee With Separate Fence Permit as Needed Other Planning Fees May apply Just added the fence permit requirement Single Family Residential Basement Finish Fee Based on Valuation Replace w/ above Swimming Pool In-Ground $150.00 Replace w/ above Swimming Pool Above-Ground $75.00 Replace w/ above $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. Plus Building Escrow as shown below. $6,636.65 for the first $1,000,000.00 + $4.50 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof. Plus Building Escrow as shown below. 65% of building permit fee, 25% to be paid at application submittal, this is non-refundable. 25% of normal building permit fee (MN Rules 1300.0160 subp. 5), 25% to be paid at application submittal, this is non-refundable. $28.00 for the first $500.00 plus $3.70 for each additional $100.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $2,000.00. Plus Building Escrow as shown below. $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. Plus Building Escrow as shown below. $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. Plus Building Escrow as shown below. $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. Plus Building Escrow as shown below. $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. Plus Building Escrow as shown below. Reinspection Fee $75.00 Inspection outside normal business hours $120.00 per hour - 2 hour minimum Investigation fee - work started without required permit Equal to permit fee amount Replace Inspection Record Card $25.00 Remove - We have never charged this so I think it should just be removed. Additional Plan Review required by changes, addendum or revisions to plans $75.00 per hour, one hour minimum Building Demolition - Residential $200.00 Escrow as determined by Building Official Building Demolition - Commercial $300.00 Escrow as determined by Building Official Windows - Residential $250.00 Flat Fee Valuation of project shall also be submitted with Application This will solve a lot of complaints and be more inline with the time and inspections envolved. Splitting into small and large projects. Doors - Residential $150.00 Flat Fee Valuation of project shall also be submitted with Application This will solve a lot of complaints and be more inline with the time and inspections envolved. Splitting into small and large projects. Roofing - Residential $250.00 Flat Fee Valuation of project shall also be submitted with Application Roofing - Commercial $250.00 minimum or 1.5% Value of work, whichever is greater Siding - Residential $250.00 Flat Fee Valuation of project shall also be submitted with Application Siding - Commercial $250.00 minimum or 1.5% Value of work, whichever is greater Residential Retaining Walls over 4' (walls 4' and under require a Zoning permit)$150.00 Flat fee Valuation of project shall also be submitted with Application Working with planning on catching these before issues. Commercial Retaining walls require a permit Fee Based on Valuation + Plan review fee Other Planning Fees May apply Working with planning on catching these before issues. A lot are getting done on development side and need to have permit first and inspections done. Retaining Walls over 4'Fee Based on Valuation Replace with above. Commercial Plumbing $180.00 minimum or 1.5% Value of work, whichever is greater New Residential Construction Plumbing $180.00 Flat Fee Residential Remodel Plumbing $60.00 Flat Fee Sewer Service Installation Inspection $60.00 Water Service Installation Inspection $60.00 Sewer & Water Service Installation Inspection when completed together $60.00 Investigation fee - Plumbing work started without required permit Equal to permit fee amount Commercial HVAC $180.00 or 1.5% Value of work, whichever is greater New Residential Construction HVAC $180.00 Flat Fee Residential Remodel HVAC $60.00 Flat Fee Fireplace Installation $60 per unit Investigation fee - HVAC work started without required permit Equal to permit fee amount Manufactured Home Move In $200.00 Manufactured Home Move Out $200.00 Moving House or Primary Structure into the City 2% Value of the Work plus security amount determined by the Building Official Moving Accessory Structure into the City 2% Value of the Work plus security amount determined by the Building Official Fire Permit Fee Schedule Storage Tank Removal $250.00 Storage Tank Installation 2% Value of the work Plan Review Fee (Fire)65% of permit fee based on valuation of job Fire Suppression 2% Value, $100.00 minimum Investigation fee - Fire Suppression work started without required permit Equal to permit fee amount Fire Alarm 2% Value, $100.00 minimum Investigation fee - Fire Alarm work started without required permit Equal to permit fee amount Annual Retail Consumer Fireworks (retailers only selling fireworks)$350 per location Annual Retail Consumer Fireworks (all other retailers)$100 per location Outdoor Public Fireworks/Pyrotechnic Display $150 per location Residential Day Care Inspections $50.00 Residential Adult Care/Foster Care/Adoption Inspections $50.00 Escrows - Building Escrow Administration Fee $100.00 New Single Family Dwelling Construction Escrow Two or more dwelling units per building Construction Escrow Commercial/Industrial and Other structures Open Burning Permit Residential $45.00 Commercial $80.00 Illegal Burn see notes →Additional fees may be incurred based on Wash. Cty. Chief's fee schedule and # of responding units Firefighter Standby Actual staff cost Minimum 2 hours Reinspection Fee (after initial and 1st re-inspection)$75.00 Inspection outside normal business hours $120.00 per hour - 2 hour minimum Tent / Canopy (Over 400 sq. ft.) $75.00 per location Temporary LP $80.00 per tank Plan review, inspection and operation, 180 day expiration Fire Code / Policy Appeal $250.00 Fire Administration Fee 4% of invoice amount Chicken Keeping Permit $25.00 Initial permit expires on 12/31 of 2nd year. Cannabis License/Permit State Statute Maximum allowed by State Statute Comprehensive Plan Amendment $1,500.00 Land Use Escrow $2500 Conditional Use Permit (CUP) New $1,250.00 $2,500.00 per unit, minimum $10,000 per building, or an amount as determinded by the Building Official. This is not to be returned until LEC 105.08.100 Security Escrow for Construction is met. Minimum $50,000 or 10% of the value of the project or an amount determined by the Building Official. This can be Cash, Check or Letter of Credit in a form approved by the City. This is not to be returned until LEC 105.08.100 Security Escrow for Construction is met. Planning, Building, Public Works, Engineering, Fire and Finance must sign off on Escrow Release and any and all outstanding development, building or other fees are to be paid or withdrawn from the remaining amount. If fees are charged against this escrow it must be replenished to the minimum level of 10% of value. Financial Security shall be in place in an amount to cover remaining work prior to a Building Final Inspection being scheduled. Wireless Communication Facilities Fee Escrow $10,000.00. Flood Plain Ordinance Fee Escrow $500.00 Land Use Escrow $10,000 or an amount as determind by the Building Official. This is not to be returned until LEC 105.08.100 Security Escrow for Construction is met. Amended $1,000.00 Contractor License Fees Driveway $50.00 Solid Waste Hauler $120.00 Copy Services (Paper/Electronic) Copies (B&W)$0.25 per page 100 pages or more are charged at actual cost of production Copies (Color)$0.50 per page 100 pages or more are charged at actual cost of production Copies (B&W) 11x17 $1.00 per page 100 pages or more are charged at actual cost of production Copies (Color) 11x17 $2.00 per page 100 pages or more are charged at actual cost of production Data DVD Fee $15.00 GIS Scaled Aerial $25.00 Existing Maps $5.00 Custom (Per Hour Rate)$70.00 Plan Size Maps (Larger than 11x17)$15.00 Development Standards Specs/Details $55.00 Video reproduction $10.00 Galvanized Culvert 18" x 24'$425.00 Dog and Cat Impound fees First Impound- Unlicensed Dog $60.00 First Impound- Licensed Dog $42.00 First Impound- Cat $42.00 Subsequent dog/ cat impound $85.00 Driveway Residential - no curb cut on residential street $50 Residential - curb cut on residential street $100 Residential - curb cut on collector or arterial street $100 Residential - second curb cut additional $100 Commercial $175.00 Easement Encroachment $100.00 Staff & Recording Fee Electronic Fund Withdrawl/Bill Payment Fee + Trans. Charge Environmental Review (EAW/EIS/AUAR)$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. Business Subsidy Application $1,500.00 $10,000 Escrow Erosion Control Re-inspection Fee (portal to portal from City Hall: 1 Hr. min)$50.00 per hour $5,000.00 Security Excavating & Grading ≥ 50 cubic yards, up to 400 cubic yds $125.00 Security $500.00 Excavating & Grading ≥ 400 cubic yards/acre of site area $500.00 $500.00 fee escrow. Plus Security as Determined by the Planning Department False Alarms (12 Month Period)* (*1-3 no charge) $2500 All Impound Fees plus $20/day Boarding Fee Residential 4th False Alarm $125.00 Each Alarm In Excess of 4 False Alarms $250.00 Commercial 4th False Alarm $250.00 Each Alarm In Excess of 4 False Alarms $500.00 Flood Plain District Delineation $500.00 Golf Cart Operation Permit $30.00 Mine Operation Inspection $100.00 Per LEC 9.04.050(d) Interim Use Permit (IUP) Fee $1,250.00 $2,500.00 Escrow Renewal $300.00 Liquor License Club On-Sale Intoxicating $100.00 On-Sale Intoxicating $1,500.00 Off-Sale Intoxicating $200.00 Off-Sale Non-Intoxicating $150.00 On-Sale Intoxicating- 2nd Building $750.00 On-Sale Non-Intoxicating $100.00 Investigation $350.00 On-Sale Sunday Intoxicating $200.00 Temporary Intoxicating $25.00 Wine $300.00 Lot Line Adjustment $325.00 None Massage Therapy Premises License Application Fee $100.00 Fee includes one Therapist Investigation Fee $100.00 Massage Therapy Practitioner License Application Fee $50.00 Investigation Fee $25.00 Massage Therapy Premises License Renewal $50.00 Fee includes one Therapist Massage Therapy Practitioner License Renewal $25.00 Massage Therapy License Amendment $25.00 Minor Subdivision $525.00 $1,000.00 escrow Park Dedication Residential - Up to three lots $3,600.00 per lot Four or more lots per §103.00.150 Commercial $6,000.00 per acre Parks & Shelter Park & Shelter Rental up to 6 hours - Residents $50 damage deposit Park & Shelter Rental up to 6 hours - Non-residents $50.00 $50 damage deposit Field/Court Reservations up to 3 hours $50/day damage deposit; $500/season deposit Lion's Park Concession Stand - Residents $25/day; Season long fee - $500 $50 damage deposit Lion's Park Concession Stand - Non-residents $75/day; Season long fee - $500 $50 damage deposit City Provided Lights at Lions, Pebble, and Tablyn Parks $20/reservation of $150/season Parking Lots Commercial $200.00 $500 Fee Escrow. Plus Security as Determined by the Planning Department Platting Pre Application Conference $2,000.00 $3,500 Fee Escrow Preliminary Plat (Subdivision)$3,000.00 $10,000 Fee Escrow Preliminary Plat Revision $1,250.00 Final Plat (Subdivision)$2,500.00 $8,000 Fee Escrow Final Plat (Extension Fee)$100.00 Development Agreement Amendment $1,000.00 $500.00 Fee Escrow Planned Unit Development Pre Application Conference $2,000.00 $3,500 Fee Escrow Development Stage Plan $3,000.00 $10,000 Fee Escrow Final Plat $2,500.00 $8,000 Fee Escrow and (City will retain escrows to reimburse review costs for each stage of Development) Private Roads (Permitted only in AG zone)$150.00 Restictive Soils and Wetland Restoration Protection and Preservation Permit $800.00 Returned Check (NSF)$30.00 Right-of-Way Permit Annual Registration $200.00 $5,000 Security Excavation Permit $275.00 + $.60/foot Joint Trench Permit: shared length per Section 94.40 (C)$275.00 + $.60/foot Obstruction Permit $275.00 Small Wireless Permit Fee $275.00 Permit Extension $100.00 Delay Penalty (per calendar day)$25.00 SAC Charge (City) (Sewer Availability Charge)$3,000.00 Per REC Unit: This fee may be deferred through special assessment for parcels with existing structures. SAC Charge (Met Council) (Sewer Availability Charge)$2,485.00 Per REC Unit: $2,485 to Met Council at time of connection. Sewer Connection Charge $1,000.00 Per REC Unit. This fee may be deferred through special assessment for parcels with existing structures. Sewer Lateral Benefit Charge $14,300.00 Per REC Unit connecting to a Trunk Sewer Main and that has never been assessed Sanitary Sewer Rates Residential Quarterly Base Fee $55.74 per quarter Allowance of 10,000 gallons (10 Units) per quarter Residential Sanitary Sewer Tier 1 (first 10,000 gall.)$0.00 Residential Sanitary Sewer Tier 2 (after 10,000 gall)$4.99 /1,000 Gal Sanitary Sewer - Commercial - All (per 1,000 gall)$4.99 No base charge. All units billed at this rate. Septic Maintenance Fee (201 Off-Site Systems)$82.01/unit/quarter Real Estate Searches $20.00/Search For special assessment or utility search Signs - Permanent $180.00 Each sign will require its own sign permit Not increasing the fee but adding language to column C. It's current policy. Signs - Temporary $75.00 Temporary Renewal $25.00 Re-inspection Fee $25.00 Special Event Permit $75.00 City must be listed as additional insured Storm Water Residential - Annual $95.00 Non-Residential (Commercial, Multifamily, etc.) - Annual $95.00 Utility rate factor per code adding Multifamily to the code referencing utility factor. Residential - Quarterly $23.75 Non-Residential (Commercial, Multifamily, etc.) - Quartely $23.75 Utility rate factor per code adding Multifamily to the code referencing utility factor. Review Fee $177.50 $82.50 Review/$95 Storm Water Fund Downtown Regional Stormwater District Connection Charge $1.40 per square foot of newly created or reconstructed impervious surface (Available only to properties located in the Downtown Stormwater District per Map 9-3). Regional Infiltration Basin Volume Control Use Charge $0.70 per square foot of newly created or reconstructed impervious surface (Available only to properties located in the Downs Lake subwatershed). Vacations (Streets or Easements) Easements $525.00 $500 Fee Escrow Streets $525.00 $500 Fee Escrow Variance $1,250.00 $1000 Fee Escrow Utility Delinquent Accounts Regular 6% per quarter Plus $25.00 or 8%, whichever is greater, if certified to County for collection with taxes Sewer 6% per quarter Plus $25.00 or 8%, whichever is greater, if certified to County for collection with taxes Storm Water 10% per year, 6% per quater (for qrtly bills) or $5 mininum Plus $25.00 or 8%, whichever is greater, if certified to County for collection with taxes Water Availability Charge (WAC)$3,000.00 Per REC Unit; This fee may be deferred through special assessment for parcels with existing structures. Water Connection Charge $1,000.00 Per REC Unit. This fee may be deferred through special assessment for parcels with existing structures. Water Equipment/Set up Meter (3/4" or less)$423.65 1" Meter $490.85 Irrigation 1 and 1/2" meter $1,433.50 1 & 1/2" Meter $1,778.30 Irrigation 2" meter $1,402.80 2" Meter $2,013.80 Irrigation 3" meter $1,842.80 3" Meter $2,530.80 4" Meter $3,090.80 Additional fees apply to larger sized meters Driveway Curb Stop Lid $130.00 Disconnect Service $50.45 reduced man hours to complete (down from 86.50) Reconnect Service $50.45 reduced man hours to complete (down from 86.50) After Hour Disconnect Service $151.34 increased labor costs (up from 149.50) After Hours Reconnect Service $151.34 if not reconnected within first two hours of disconnect increased labor costs (up from 149.50) Water Lateral Benefit Charge $7,000.00 Per REC Unit connecting to a Trunk Water Main and that has never been assessed Water Meter Testing Request Testing a ¾” or 1” water meter $166.00 Fee will be reimbursed in full if meter found not reading within AWWA allowed tolerances.Increased labor costs Testing a 1 ½” or larger water meter $376.00 Fee will be reimbursed in full if meter found not reading within AWWA allowed tolerances.increase labor costs Water Usage Residential - Quarterly Base Rate $22.52 Residential - Plus Rate per 1,000 Gallons Plus Rate for 0-15,000 Gallons $2.25 Plus Rate for 15,001-30,000 Gallons $2.71 Plus Rate for 30,001-50,000 Gallons $3.24 Plus Rate for 50,001-80,000 Gallons $3.90 Plus Rate for 80,001 + Gallons $4.66 Water Usage Multi-Family - Quarterly Base Rate per residential unit. Multi-Family - Plus Rate per 1,000 Gallons Water Usage Commercial - Quarterly Rate 28.1499 Commercial - Plus Rate Per 1,000 Gallons Plus Rate for 0 - 15,000 Gallons $3.49 Plus Rate for 15,001 - 30,000 Gallons $3.67 Plus Rate for 30,001 - 50,000 Gallon $4.24 Plus Rate for 50,001 - 80,000 Gallons $5.62 Plus Rate for 80,001 + Gallons $7.47 Water Usage Hotel / Motel - Quarterly Rate 28.1499 For metered non-irrigation (domestic) consumption Hotel / Motel - Plus Rate Per 1,000 Gallons Plus Rate for 0 -30,000 Gallons $3.49 Plus Rate for 30,001 - 50,000 Gallons $3.67 Plus Rate for 50,001 + Gallons $4.49 Irrigation Water Usage Irrigation – Quarterly Base Rate 28.1499 Irrigation – Plus Rate per 1,000 Gallons Plus Rate for 0 – 30,000 $2.71 Plus Rate for 30,001 -50,000 $3.24 Plus Rate for 50,001 – 80,000 $3.90 Plus Rate for 80,001 + Gallons $4.66 Bulk Water Purchase Water from Hydrant or Public Works Fill Station $109.30 first 5,000 gallons per quarter Plus $8.34/additional 1,000 gallons Violation of Water Use Restrictions (LEC 5.04.180)see notes → 1st violation - warning. 2nd violation - $100 . Each subsequent violation shall increase by $100 for the same property owner within the same calendar year. After the 4th violation a 24-hour disconnect notice will be placed at the property unless irrigation connection disassembled for the remainder of the season. Wind Generator $850.00 $2,000 Fee Escrow Wireless Communication Permit (co-location)$500.00 $10,000 Fee Escrow Zoning Amendment (Text or Map)$1,250.00 $2,500 Escrow Zoning Certification Letter $50.00 Increased from $25. Can involve extensive research of previously approved land use applications. Oakdale's fee is $100. Zoning Permit - Certificate of Zoning Compliance Fence Permit $75.00 Accessory Structures < 200 SF $75.00 Other $75.00 Definition of Terms PERMIT REFUND FEE SCHEDULE Permit Type Fee Type Amount of Refund if Requested within 180 days of Permit Issuance and no construction has started Building Building Permit fee 80%, No refund for Flat Fee, minimum fee permits or expired permits. Exception: those permits that were denied by the City after permit was paid for but not started Plan Review Fee 0% (if plan review started or completed), 100% (if plan review not started) State Surcharge 100% (if not yet paid to State) SAC (City) Fees 100% (if not started) Construction Escrow Administration Fee 0% Water Availablity Charge 100% If not started) Driveway Fee 100% (If not started) Mechanical Residential/Commercial 80%, No refund for Flat Fee, minimum fee permits or expired permits. Exception: those permits thet were denied by the City after permit was paid for but not started Plumbing Residential/Commercial 80%, No refund for Flat Fee, minimum fee permits or expired permits. Exception: those permits thet were denied by the City after permit was paid for but not started *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. **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. CITY OF LAKE ELMO COUNTY OF WASHINGTON STATE OF MINNESOTA ORDINANCE NO. 2024 - 22 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A 2025 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 for all billings rendered after December 31, 2024, and upon adoption and publication in the official newspaper of the City of Lake Elmo. SECTION V. Adoption Date. This Ordinance No. 2024-22 was adopted on this 17th day of December, 2024, by a vote of Ayes and Nays. LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL Charles Cadenhead, Mayor ATTEST: Julie Johnson, City Clerk This Ordinance 2024-22 was published via Summary Publication on the day of , 2024. APPLICATION/FEE/PERMIT TYPE 2025 FEE ADDITIONAL CHARGE, ESCROW or NOTES Amateur Radio Antenna $875.00 Appeal (to Board of Adjustment and Appeals)$250.00 Bed and Breakfast Permit Fee $100.00 Bee Keeping Permit $25.00 Valid for 2 years from issuance Building Regulations * State Sur Charge Collected per MN Statute 326B.148 on all permits Building Permit Fee Schedule See Attached Refund Schedule for Allowable Refunds Total Valuation The City uses the ICC 2020 Building Valuation Table for minimum values $1.00 to $500.00 $29.50 $501.00 to $2,000.00 $2,001.00 to $25,000.00 $25,001.00 to $50,000.00 $50,001.00 to $100,000.00 $100,001.00 to $500,000.00 $500,001.00 to $1,000,000.00 $1,000,001.00 and up Plan Review Fee Plan review for similar plans Single Family Decks up to 200 SF $100.00 Flat Fee + Plan review Valuation of project shall also be submitted with Application Single Family Decks 201 - 300 SF $200.00 Flat Fee + Plan Review Valuation of project shall also be submitted with Application Single Family Decks 301 SF & Greater $300.00 Flat Fee + Plan review Valuation of project shall also be submitted with Application $6,636.65 for the first $1,000,000.00 + $4.50 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof. Plus Building Escrow as shown below. 65% of building permit fee, 25% to be paid at application submittal, this is non-refundable. 25% of normal building permit fee (MN Rules 1300.0160 subp. 5), 25% to be paid at application submittal, this is non-refundable. $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. Plus Building Escrow as shown below. $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. Plus Building Escrow as shown below. $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. Plus Building Escrow as shown below. $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. Plus Building Escrow as shown below. $28.00 for the first $500.00 plus $3.70 for each additional $100.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $2,000.00. Plus Building Escrow as shown below. $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. Plus Building Escrow as shown below. City of Lake Elmo 2025 Fee Schedule 1 City of Lake Elmo 2025 Fee Schedule Single Family Residential Basement Finish Under 300 SF $200.00 Flat Fee + Plan Review Fee + Plumbing and HVAC Permit Fees As needed Valuation of project shall also be submitted with Application Single Family Residential Basement Finish Over 301 SF $400.00 Flat Fee + Plan Review Fee + Plumbing and HVAC Permit Fees As needed Valuation of project shall also be submitted with Application Swimming Pool In-Ground $200.00 Flat Fee + Plan Review Fee + Plumbing and HVAC Permit Fees As Valuation of project shall also be submitted with Application Other Planning Fees May apply Swimming Pool Above-Ground $75.00 Flat Fee With Separate Fence Permit as Needed Other Planning Fees May apply Reinspection Fee $75.00 Inspection outside normal business hours $120.00 per hour - 2 hour minimum Investigation fee - work started without required permit Equal to permit fee amount Additional Plan Review required by changes, addendum or revisions to plans $75.00 per hour, one hour minimum Building Demolition - Residential $200.00 Escrow as determined by Building Official Building Demolition - Commercial $300.00 Escrow as determined by Building Official Windows - Residential $250.00 Flat Fee Valuation of project shall also be submitted with Application Doors - Residential $150.00 Flat Fee Valuation of project shall also be submitted with Application Roofing - Residential $250.00 Flat Fee Valuation of project shall also be submitted with Application Roofing - Commercial $250.00 minimum or 1.5% Value of work, whichever is greater Siding - Residential $250.00 Flat Fee Valuation of project shall also be submitted with Application Siding - Commercial $250.00 minimum or 1.5% Value of work, whichever is greater Residential Retaining Walls over 4' (walls 4' and under require a Zoning permit)$150.00 Flat fee Valuation of project shall also be submitted with Application Commercial Retaining walls require a permit Fee Based on Valuation + Plan review fee Other Planning Fees May apply Commercial Plumbing $180.00 minimum or 1.5% Value of work, whichever is greater New Residential Construction Plumbing $180.00 Flat Fee 2 City of Lake Elmo 2025 Fee Schedule Residential Remodel Plumbing $60.00 Flat Fee Sewer Service Installation Inspection $60.00 Water Service Installation Inspection $60.00 Sewer & Water Service Installation Inspection when completed together $60.00 Investigation fee - Plumbing work started without required permit Equal to permit fee amount Commercial HVAC $180.00 or 1.5% Value of work, whichever is greater New Residential Construction HVAC $180.00 Flat Fee Residential Remodel HVAC $60.00 Flat Fee Fireplace Installation $60 per unit Investigation fee - HVAC work started without required permit Equal to permit fee amount Manufactured Home Move In $200.00 Manufactured Home Move Out $200.00 Moving House or Primary Structure into the City 2% Value of the Work plus security amount determined by the Building Official Moving Accessory Structure into the City 2% Value of the Work plus security amount determined by the Building Official Fire Permit Fee Schedule Storage Tank Removal $250.00 Storage Tank Installation 2% Value of the work Plan Review Fee (Fire)65% of permit fee based on valuation of job Fire Suppression 2% Value, $100.00 minimum Investigation fee - Fire Suppression work started without required permit Equal to permit fee amount Fire Alarm 2% Value, $100.00 minimum Investigation fee - Fire Alarm work started without required permit Equal to permit fee amount Annual Retail Consumer Fireworks (retailers only selling fireworks)$350 per location 3 City of Lake Elmo 2025 Fee Schedule Annual Retail Consumer Fireworks (all other retailers)$100 per location Outdoor Public Fireworks/Pyrotechnic Display $150 per location Residential Day Care Inspections $50.00 Residential Adult Care/Foster Care/Adoption Inspections $50.00 Escrows - Building Escrow Administration Fee $100.00 New Single Family Dwelling Construction Escrow Two or more dwelling units per building Construction Escrow Commercial/Industrial and Other structures Open Burning Permit Residential $45.00 Commercial $80.00 Illegal Burn see notes →Additional fees may be incurred based on Wash. Cty. Chief's fee schedule and # of responding units Firefighter Standby Actual staff cost Minimum 2 hours Reinspection Fee (after initial and 1st re-inspection)$75.00 Inspection outside normal business hours $120.00 per hour - 2 hour minimum Tent / Canopy (Over 400 sq. ft.) $75.00 per location Temporary LP $80.00 per tank Plan review, inspection and operation, 180 day expiration Fire Code / Policy Appeal $250.00 Fire Administration Fee 4% of invoice amount Chicken Keeping Permit $25.00 Initial permit expires on 12/31 of 2nd year. $10,000 or an amount as determind by the Building Official. This is not to be returned until LEC 105.08.100 Security Escrow for Construction is met. $2,500.00 per unit, minimum $10,000 per building, or an amount as determinded by the Building Official. This is not to be returned until LEC 105.08.100 Security Escrow for Construction is met. Minimum $50,000 or 10% of the value of the project or an amount determined by the Building Official. This can be Cash, Check or Letter of Credit in a form approved by the City. This is not to be returned until LEC 105.08.100 Security Escrow for Construction is met. Planning, Building, Public Works, Engineering, Fire and Finance must sign off on Escrow Release and any and all outstanding development, building or other fees are to be paid or withdrawn from the remaining amount. If fees are charged against this escrow it must be replenished to the minimum level of 10% of value. Financial Security shall be in place in an amount to cover remaining work prior to a Building Final Inspection being scheduled. 4 City of Lake Elmo 2025 Fee Schedule Cannabis License/Permit State Statute Maximum allowed by State Statute Comprehensive Plan Amendment $1,500.00 Land Use Escrow $2500 Conditional Use Permit (CUP) New $1,250.00 Amended $1,000.00 Contractor License Fees Driveway $50.00 Solid Waste Hauler $120.00 Copy Services (Paper/Electronic) Copies (B&W)$0.25 per page 100 pages or more are charged at actual cost of production Copies (Color)$0.50 per page 100 pages or more are charged at actual cost of production Copies (B&W) 11x17 $1.00 per page 100 pages or more are charged at actual cost of production Copies (Color) 11x17 $2.00 per page 100 pages or more are charged at actual cost of production Data DVD Fee $15.00 GIS Scaled Aerial $25.00 Existing Maps $5.00 Custom (Per Hour Rate)$70.00 Plan Size Maps (Larger than 11x17)$15.00 Development Standards Specs/Details $55.00 Video reproduction $10.00 Galvanized Culvert 18" x 24'$425.00 Dog and Cat Impound fees First Impound - Dog $60.00 First Impound- Cat $42.00 Subsequent dog/ cat impound $85.00 Driveway Residential - no curb cut on residential street $50 Residential - curb cut on residential street $100 Residential - curb cut on collector or arterial street $100 Residential - second curb cut additional $100 Commercial $175.00 Easement Encroachment $100.00 Staff & Recording Fee Wireless Communication Facilities Fee Escrow $10,000.00. Flood Plain Ordinance Fee Escrow $500.00 Land Use Escrow $2500 All Impound Fees plus $20/day Boarding Fee 5 City of Lake Elmo 2025 Fee Schedule Electronic Fund Withdrawl/Bill Payment Fee + Trans. Charge Environmental Review (EAW/EIS/AUAR)$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. Business Subsidy Application $1,500.00 $10,000 Escrow Erosion Control Re-inspection Fee (portal to portal from City Hall: 1 Hr. min)$50.00 per hour $5,000.00 Security Excavating & Grading ≥ 50 cubic yards, up to 400 cubic yds $125.00 Security $500.00 Excavating & Grading ≥ 400 cubic yards/acre of site area $500.00 $500.00 fee escrow. Plus Security as Determined by the Planning Department False Alarms (12 Month Period)* (*1-3 no charge) Residential 4th False Alarm $125.00 Each Alarm In Excess of 4 False Alarms $250.00 Commercial 4th False Alarm $250.00 Each Alarm In Excess of 4 False Alarms $500.00 Flood Plain District Delineation $500.00 Golf Cart Operation Permit $30.00 Mine Operation Inspection $100.00 Per LEC 9.04.050(d) Interim Use Permit (IUP) Fee $1,250.00 $2,500.00 Escrow Renewal $300.00 Liquor License Club On-Sale Intoxicating $100.00 On-Sale Intoxicating $1,500.00 Off-Sale Intoxicating $200.00 6 City of Lake Elmo 2025 Fee Schedule Off-Sale Non-Intoxicating $150.00 On-Sale Intoxicating- 2nd Building $750.00 On-Sale Non-Intoxicating $100.00 Investigation $350.00 On-Sale Sunday Intoxicating $200.00 Temporary Intoxicating $25.00 Wine $300.00 Lot Line Adjustment $325.00 None Massage Therapy Premises License Application Fee $100.00 Fee includes one Therapist Investigation Fee $100.00 Massage Therapy Practitioner License Application Fee $50.00 Investigation Fee $25.00 Massage Therapy Premises License Renewal $50.00 Fee includes one Therapist Massage Therapy Practitioner License Renewal $25.00 Massage Therapy License Amendment $25.00 Minor Subdivision $525.00 $1,000.00 escrow Park Dedication Residential - Up to three lots $3,600.00 per lot Four or more lots per §103.00.150 Commercial $6,000.00 per acre Parks & Shelter Park & Shelter Rental up to 6 hours - Residents $50 damage deposit Park & Shelter Rental up to 6 hours - Non-residents $50.00 $50 damage deposit Field/Court Reservations up to 3 hours $50/day damage deposit; $500/season deposit Lion's Park Concession Stand - Residents $25/day; Season long fee - $500 $50 damage deposit Lion's Park Concession Stand - Non-residents $75/day; Season long fee - $500 $50 damage deposit City Provided Lights at Lions, Pebble, and Tablyn Parks $20/reservation of $150/season Parking Lots Commercial $200.00 $500 Fee Escrow. Plus Security as Determined by the Planning Department 7 City of Lake Elmo 2025 Fee Schedule Platting Pre Application Conference $2,000.00 $3,500 Fee Escrow Preliminary Plat (Subdivision)$3,000.00 $10,000 Fee Escrow Preliminary Plat Revision $1,250.00 Final Plat (Subdivision)$2,500.00 $8,000 Fee Escrow Final Plat (Extension Fee)$100.00 Development Agreement Amendment $1,000.00 $500.00 Fee Escrow Planned Unit Development Pre Application Conference $2,000.00 $3,500 Fee Escrow Development Stage Plan $3,000.00 $10,000 Fee Escrow Final Plat $2,500.00 $8,000 Fee Escrow and (City will retain escrows to reimburse review costs for each stage of Development) Private Roads (Permitted only in AG zone)$150.00 Restictive Soils and Wetland Restoration Protection and Preservation Permit $800.00 Returned Check (NSF)$30.00 Right-of-Way Permit Annual Registration $200.00 $5,000 Security Excavation Permit $275.00 + $.60/foot Joint Trench Permit: shared length per Section 94.40 (C)$275.00 + $.60/foot Obstruction Permit $275.00 Small Wireless Permit Fee $275.00 Permit Extension $100.00 Delay Penalty (per calendar day)$25.00 SAC Charge (City) (Sewer Availability Charge)$3,000.00 Per REC Unit: This fee may be deferred through special assessment for parcels with existing structures. SAC Charge (Met Council) (Sewer Availability Charge)$2,485.00 Per REC Unit: $2,485 to Met Council at time of connection. Sewer Connection Charge $1,000.00 Per REC Unit. This fee may be deferred through special assessment for parcels with existing structures. 8 City of Lake Elmo 2025 Fee Schedule Sewer Lateral Benefit Charge $14,300.00 Per REC Unit connecting to a Trunk Sewer Main and that has never been assessed Sanitary Sewer Rates Residential Quarterly Base Fee $55.74 per quarter Allowance of 10,000 gallons (10 Units) per quarter Residential Sanitary Sewer Tier 1 (first 10,000 gall.)$0.00 Residential Sanitary Sewer Tier 2 (after 10,000 gall)$4.99 /1,000 Gal Sanitary Sewer - Commercial - All (per 1,000 gall)$4.99 No base charge. All units billed at this rate. Septic Maintenance Fee (201 Off-Site Systems)$82.01/unit/quarter Real Estate Searches $20.00/Search For special assessment or utility search Signs - Permanent $180.00 Each sign will require its own sign permit Signs - Temporary $75.00 Temporary Renewal $25.00 Re-inspection Fee $25.00 Special Event Permit $75.00 City must be listed as additional insured Storm Water Residential - Annual $95.00 Non-Residential (Commercial, Multifamily, etc.) - Annual $95.00 Utility rate factor per code Residential - Quarterly $23.75 Non-Residential (Commercial, Multifamily, etc.) - Quartely $23.75 Utility rate factor per code Review Fee $177.50 $82.50 Review/$95 Storm Water Fund Downtown Regional Stormwater District Connection Charge $1.40 per square foot of newly created or reconstructed impervious surface (Available only to properties located in the Downtown Stormwater District per Map 9-3). Regional Infiltration Basin Volume Control Use Charge $0.70 per square foot of newly created or reconstructed impervious surface (Available only to properties located in the Downs Lake subwatershed). Vacations (Streets or Easements) Easements $525.00 $500 Fee Escrow Streets $525.00 $500 Fee Escrow 9 City of Lake Elmo 2025 Fee Schedule Variance $1,250.00 $1000 Fee Escrow Utility Delinquent Accounts Regular 6% per quarter Plus $25.00 or 8%, whichever is greater, if certified to County for collection with taxes Sewer 6% per quarter Plus $25.00 or 8%, whichever is greater, if certified to County for collection with taxes Storm Water 10% per year, 6% per quater (for qrtly bills) or $5 mininum Plus $25.00 or 8%, whichever is greater, if certified to County for collection with taxes Water Availability Charge (WAC)$3,000.00 Per REC Unit; This fee may be deferred through special assessment for parcels with existing structures. Water Connection Charge $1,000.00 Per REC Unit. This fee may be deferred through special assessment for parcels with existing structures. Water Equipment/Set up Meter (3/4" or less)$423.65 1" Meter $490.85 Irrigation 1 and 1/2" meter $1,433.50 1 & 1/2" Meter $1,778.30 Irrigation 2" meter $1,402.80 2" Meter $2,013.80 Irrigation 3" meter $1,842.80 3" Meter $2,530.80 4" Meter $3,090.80 Driveway Curb Stop Lid $130.00 Disconnect Service $50.45 Reconnect Service $50.45 After Hour Disconnect Service $151.34 After Hours Reconnect Service $151.34 if not reconnected within first two hours of disconnect Water Lateral Benefit Charge $7,000.00 Per REC Unit connecting to a Trunk Water Main and that has never been assessed Additional fees apply to larger sized meters 10 City of Lake Elmo 2025 Fee Schedule Water Meter Testing Request Testing a ¾” or 1” water meter $166.00 Fee will be reimbursed in full if meter found not reading within AWWA allowed tolerances. Testing a 1 ½” or larger water meter $376.00 Fee will be reimbursed in full if meter found not reading within AWWA allowed tolerances. Water Usage Residential - Quarterly Base Rate $22.52 Residential - Plus Rate per 1,000 Gallons Plus Rate for 0-15,000 Gallons $2.25 Plus Rate for 15,001-30,000 Gallons $2.71 Plus Rate for 30,001-50,000 Gallons $3.24 Plus Rate for 50,001-80,000 Gallons $3.90 Plus Rate for 80,001 + Gallons $4.66 Water Usage Multi-Family - Quarterly Base Rate per residential unit. Multi-Family - Plus Rate per 1,000 Gallons Water Usage Commercial - Quarterly Rate 28.1499 Commercial - Plus Rate Per 1,000 Gallons Plus Rate for 0 - 15,000 Gallons $3.49 Plus Rate for 15,001 - 30,000 Gallons $3.67 Plus Rate for 30,001 - 50,000 Gallon $4.24 Plus Rate for 50,001 - 80,000 Gallons $5.62 Plus Rate for 80,001 + Gallons $7.47 Water Usage Hotel / Motel - Quarterly Rate 28.1499 For metered non-irrigation (domestic) consumption Hotel / Motel - Plus Rate Per 1,000 Gallons Plus Rate for 0 -30,000 Gallons $3.49 Plus Rate for 30,001 - 50,000 Gallons $3.67 Plus Rate for 50,001 + Gallons $4.49 Irrigation Water Usage Irrigation – Quarterly Base Rate 28.1499 11 City of Lake Elmo 2025 Fee Schedule Irrigation – Plus Rate per 1,000 Gallons Plus Rate for 0 – 30,000 $2.71 Plus Rate for 30,001 -50,000 $3.24 Plus Rate for 50,001 – 80,000 $3.90 Plus Rate for 80,001 + Gallons $4.66 Bulk Water Purchase Water from Hydrant or Public Works Fill Station $109.30 first 5,000 gallons per quarter Plus $8.34/additional 1,000 gallons Violation of Water Use Restrictions (LEC 5.04.180)see notes → 1st violation - warning. 2nd violation - $100 . Each subsequent violation shall increase by $100 for the same property owner within the same calendar year. After the 4th violation a 24-hour disconnect notice will be placed at the property unless irrigation connection disassembled for the remainder of the season. Wind Generator $850.00 $2,000 Fee Escrow Wireless Communication Permit (co-location)$500.00 $10,000 Fee Escrow Zoning Amendment (Text or Map)$1,250.00 $2,500 Escrow Zoning Certification Letter $50.00 Zoning Permit - Certificate of Zoning Compliance Fence Permit $75.00 Accessory Structures < 200 SF $75.00 Other $75.00 Definition of Terms **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. 12 City of Lake Elmo 2025 Fee Schedule PERMIT REFUND FEE SCHEDULE Permit Type Fee Type Amount of Refund if Requested within 180 days of Permit Issuance and no construction has started Building Building Permit fee 80%, No refund for Flat Fee, minimum fee permits or expired permits. Exception: those permits that were denied by the City after permit was paid for but not started Plan Review Fee 0% (if plan review started or completed), 100% (if plan review not started) State Surcharge 100% (if not yet paid to State) SAC (City) Fees 100% (if not started) Construction Escrow Administration Fee 0% Water Availablity Charge 100% If not started) Driveway Fee 100% (If not started) Mechanical Residential/Commercial 80%, No refund for Flat Fee, minimum fee permits or expired permits. Exception: those permits thet were denied by the City after permit was paid for but not started Plumbing Residential/Commercial 80%, No refund for Flat Fee, minimum fee permits or expired permits. Exception: those permits thet were denied by the City after permit was paid for but not started 13 CITY OF LAKE ELMO COUNTY OF WASHINGTON STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION NO. 2024-135 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PUBLICATION OF ORDINANCE 2024-22 BY TITLE AND SUMMARY WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Lake Elmo has adopted Ordinance No. 2024- 22, 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 that is 13 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. 2024-22 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. 2024-22 which adopts the City’s 2025 Fee Schedule. The full text of this Ordinance 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. Dated: December 17th, 2024 Charles Cadenhead, Mayor ATTEST: Julie Johnson, City Clerk (SEAL)