Ordinance - 26-02: Schedule of Fees & Charges
CITY OF SPRING PARK
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN
STATE OF MINNESOTA
ORDINANCE #26-02
APPENDIX A
SCHEDULE OF FEES AND CHARGES
JANUARY 1, 2026
Chapter 1. General Administration
Administrative Citations and Fines
§1-14 General fines for violations/citations
First offense 100.00
Second offense 150.00
Third offense (and all subsequent offenses) 200.00
Chapter 4. Alcoholic Beverages
Alcohol
§4-31(c) Beer, 3.2 On-sale 532.00
§4-31(a) Beer, 3.2 Off-sale 80.00
§4-31 (b) Taproom, growler Off-sale 100.00
§4-31 (d) Taproom, On-sale 2,000.00
§4-31(c) Liquor, intoxicating on-sale (payable in 2 equal installments on 6/1 and 12/31) 10,050.00
§4-31(e) Liquor, intoxicating Sunday sale 200.00
§4-31(a) Liquor, intoxicating Off-sale 250.00
§4-92 Wine, On-sale 1,064.00
Chapter 6. Amusements and Entertainments
Amusement Device
§6-163 Owner 293.00
§6-165 Operator 37.40
Dance Permit
§6-62 Single event 45.00
§6-105 Dinner dance – (payable in 2 equal installments on 6/1 and 12/31) 2,658.50
Music Concert Only
§6-70A Single Event 45.00
§6-70A Season 1,600
Special Event Fee/Escrow**
§6-192 Single Event Permit 100.00/250
Single Event Permit with Live or Amplified Music/Sound 250/500
Multi-Day Event Permit 250/1,000
+ 100 for each
additional day
Annual Permit 2500/1000
Escrows – only required when event is on public property. Personal property is
the responsibility of the permit holder and the property owner
**
Chapter 10. Buildings and Building Regulations and Signs
Building Permit
§10-33 Permit fees See Building Code
Fee Schedule
Plan review See Building Code
Fee Schedule
State surcharge See Building Code
Fee Schedule
Mechanical Permit See Building Code
Fee Schedule
Shed/Accessory Building Permit See Building Code
Fee Schedule
§42-64 Fence Permit See Building Code
Fee Schedule
§10-98 Sign Permit
Temporary Sign Permit 35.00
Permanent Sign Permit 75.00
Permanent Sign Escrow Deposit 500.00
Permanent/Temporary Sign Late Application Fee 50.00
Chapter 11. R-3 Docks
§11-12 Annual application fee – dock permit 200.00
§11-31 Violation – 1st offense 250.00
§11-31 Violation – 2nd offense 500.00
§11-31 Violation – 3rd offense 750.00
Chapter 12. Businesses
Cigarette/Tobacco Products License
§12-82 License to sell 150.00
Spa Services
§12-213 Spa License Annual fee 250.00
§12-213 Investigation Fee for Spa License Holder 150.00
§12-243 Certificate to Practice fee per License Holder 100.00
§12-243 Investigation Fee – Certificate to Practice 150.00
Chapter 13. Peddlers, Solicitors and Transient Merchants
§13-32 License 25.00
§13-32 Food Truck License 75.00
Investigation Fee (if investigation is required by City Code) 150.00
Chapter 26. Secondhand Goods
Pawnbroker
§26.61 License 25.00
§ 26-63 Investigation Fee 150.00
§ 26-64 Bond 1,000.00
Chapter 28. Solid Waste Management
§ 28-62 Solid Waste Collection License
1st Vehicle 250.00
Each additional vehicle 25.00
§ 28-64 Performance Bond 1,000.00
Chapter 32. Street, Sidewalks, and Other Public Places
§ 32-9264 Excavation Permit 100/5,000
Chapter 34. Utilities
§ 34-251 Plumbing permit See Building Code
Fee Schedule
Public utilities
§ 34-41 Sewer - minimum charge per quarter per unit 28.50
Sewer (per 1,000 gallons) 6.40
Sewer/Met Council Charge (per 1,000 gallons) 6.40
§ 34-11 Sewer connection 50.00
§ 34-192 Water - minimum charge per quarter per unit 28.50
Water (per 1,000 gallons) 0-8,999 – 4.50
9,000-17,999 – 6.75
18,000+ – 9.00
§ 34-221 Water connection 50.00
§ 34-224 Meter & Radio Reader Install or Removal 50.00
Replace or Add Water Meter – Res/Comm Actual
Cost+10%
Replace or Add Radio Reader – Res/Comm Actual
Cost+10%
Water - Turn ON/OFF 30.00
Replace Meter Mounting Horn - Res/Comm Actual
Cost+10%
Test fee, residential per year Per State Rates
Test fee, commercial per year Per State Rates
§ 34-164 Special assessment search – water service application 10.00
§ 34-166 Lawn Sprinkling Violations
1st violation Written warning
2nd violation 50.00
3rd violation 75.00
4th violation 150.00
Additional violations may result in misdemeanor prosecution
Chapter 36. Telecommunications
§ 36-27 Excavation Permit
Excavation Permit Base Fee 100.00
Excavation Permit Escrow Fee 5,000.00
Excavation Obstruction Permit Fee 100.00
Miscellaneous Fees
Copies 0.25 per page
after first 30
pages
Zoning Ordinance book Same as copies
City Code book Same as copies
NSF Check Fee 35.00
False Alarm Fee 1st – 0.00
2nd – 0.00
3rd – 50.00
4th – 100.00
5th – 250.00+
Elections - Candidate Filing Fee 2.00
Chapter 42. Zoning/Planning
§42.15 Land use (Single Family/2 Family Residential) Fee/Escrow
Variance Application 500/1500
Vacation of public street, Right of Way or Easement Application 150/1,000
Rezoning Application 200/300
Conditional Use Permit 500/1,500
Interim Use Permit 500/1,500
Interim Use Permit Inspection Fee (Short-Term Rental) 150
Simple lot combination 250/1,000
Site Plan/Building Plan Review 250/750
Subdivision – Concept Plan Review 0/0
Subdivision – Preliminary Plat Review 500/1,000
Subdivision – Final Plat 500/1,000
Environmental Review 500/750
Ordinance Amendment or Rezoning 200/300
Appeals 0/0
Administrative Approvals 50/100
§42.15 Land use (Multi-family Residential & Commercial Land Use) Fee/Escrow
Variance Application 500/1,500
Vacation of public street, Right of Way or Easement Application 300/500
Rezoning Application 300/500
Conditional Use Permit 500/1,500
Simple lot combination 500/1,000
Site Plan Review 500/1,000
Subdivision –Concept Plan Review 500/1,000
Subdivision –Preliminary Plat Review 500/1,000
Subdivision – Final Plat 500/1,000
Environmental Review 500/750
Ordinance Amendment or Rezoning 300/500
Appeals 250/500
Administrative Approvals 50/100
CITY OF SPRING PARK
BUILDING/MECHANICAL/PLUMBING CODE PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE
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Effective Date: January 1, 2026
State Surcharge
The State Surcharge is a State fee imposed on all permits issued by municipalities. The State Surcharge
amount is based on MN Statute 326B.148, subdivision 1, which can be viewed here →
https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cite/326B.148
Permit Fees
Pursuant to MN Rules Chapter 1300.0160 subpart 4, permits fees shall be based on valuation except:
• one- and two-family dwelling maintenance permits for roofing, siding, windows, doors, doors, or
other minor projects may be charged a fixed fee.
• permits for plumbing, mechanical, electrical, or other building service equipment systems may be
based on valuation or charged a fixed fee.
Valuation
Pursuant to MN Rules Chapter 1300.0160 subpart 3, The applicant for a permit shall provide an
estimated permit value at time of application. Permit valuations shall include the total value of all
construction work, including materials and labor, for which the permit is being issued, such as electrical,
gas, mechanical, plumbing equipment, and permanent systems. The building permit valuation shall be
set by the Building Official. For determining the permit valuation, the Building Official will use the supplied
valuation with a minimum value as calculated by the current International Code Council Building
Valuation Data Table (and other data as needed, for projects not specified in that table).
Valuation Based Fees
(Residential and Commercial building permit fees when plan review is required)
Fee Schedule Base: 1997 +25%
Value up to (and
including):
For the first: Plus For each additional:
$1,200 $75.00 1,200 -
$2,000 $75.00 1,200 $3.50 $100 or fraction thereof
$25,000 $102.50 $2,000 $17.75 $1,000 or fraction thereof
$50,000 $510.75 $25,000 $12.75 $1,000 or fraction thereof
$100,000 $829.50 $50,000 $8.85 $1,000 or fraction thereof
$500,000 $1272.00 $100,000 $7.10 $1,000 or fraction thereof
$1,000,000 $4112.00 $500,000 $6.00 $1,000 or fraction thereof
1,000,001 and up $7112.00 $1,000,000 $5.00 $1,000 or fraction thereof
*Pursuant to MN Rules Chapter 1300.0160 subpart 3, Building permit valuations shall be set by the Building Official. For determining the permit
valuation, the Building Official will use the supplied valuation with a minimum value as calculated by the current Building Valuation Data Table,
published each May by the Department of Labor and Industry and other data, as needed, for projects not otherwise specified.
Plan Review/Compliance Verification Fees – (Commercial and Residential)
Unless otherwise noted, all permits require a review for compliance with applicable codes.
• Plan Review/Compliance Verification:
o 65% of the Permit Fee
• Review of State-approved plans:
o 25% of the Plan Review/Compliance Verification fee identified above.
• Plan Review/Compliance Verification for master and similar plans:
o 65% of the permit fee for the original plan review
o 25% of the permit fee for similar plans
o The use of these fees must be identified upon submittal of the master plan.
CITY OF SPRING PARK
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Residential Permit Fees
(Definition of residential: IRC-1 Single Family Dwelling: Any building that contains one dwelling unit
used, intended, or designed to be built, used, rented, leased, let, or hired out to be occupied, or occupied
for living purposes. IRC-2 Two-Family Dwelling: Any building that contains two separate dwelling units
with separation either horizontal or vertical on one lot used, intended, or designed to be built, used,
rented, leased, let, or hired out to be occupied, or occupied for living purposes. IRC-3 – Townhouse:
Definition: A single-family dwelling unit constructed in a group of two or more attached units in which
each unit extends from the foundation to the roof and having open space on at least two sides of each
unit. Each single-family dwelling unit shall be considered to be a separate building. Separate building
service utilities shall be provided to each single-family dwelling unit when required by other chapters of
the State Building Code. IRC-4 Accessory Structure: Definition: A structure not greater than 3000 ft2
in floor area, and not over two stories in height, the use of which is customarily accessory to and
incidental to that of the dwelling(s) and which is located on the same lot.
➢ Unless identified below, all residential permits require a valuation, and fees shall be
calculated using the Valuation Table.
Fixed Fees are as follows and do not require a review for compliance:
Maintenance Permit Fees (for one- and two-family dwellings and accessory structures only):
• Re-Roof: $75.00 - Replacement of like-for-like roof covering materials only
• Re-Side: $75.00 - Replacement of siding material only
• Re-Window: $75.00 - Replacement of same size windows
• Re-Door/Garage door: $75.00 - Replacement of same size doors
Plumbing Permit Fees:
• New fixtures: $80.00 (plus $10.00 per fixture after 8 fixtures)
• Lawn Irrigation Systems: $65.00
• Fixture Replacement: $65.00/fixture
Mechanical Permit Fees:
• New appliances/fireplace inserts: $75.00 minimum (plus $37.50 per unit after 2 units)
• Gas Line (with mechanical permit): $15.00 per gas line, $30.00 minimum
• Gas Line only permit: $65.00
• Unit Replacement: $65.00/unit
• Fireplace masonry – Based on valuation (building permit required)
Exterior Structure Fees
➢ The following exterior structure permits require a valuation, and fees shall be calculated using
the valuation table.
• Retaining Wall (over 4’ in height)
• Fence (over 7’ in height)
• Sheds (over 200 sq. feet)
• Permanent and In-ground Swimming Pools
Retaining Walls under 4’, Fences under 7’, Sheds under 200 sq. feet, and Seasonal Swimming Pools
require a zoning permit: $75.00 (no state surcharge)
(Seasonal residential swimming pools requiring permits (over 24” deep or 5000 gallons in capacity, installed
entirely above grade) are allowed to be installed with a single application and approval provided that the same
pool is installed in the same location each year. Once approved, the pool may be put up and taken down any
number of times. A site plan is required to be approved as a part of the permit submittal, and it must be kept on
site for review as needed.)
CITY OF SPRING PARK
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Commercial Permit Fees
(Includes Structures that are not Residential as defined in the “Residential Permit Fees” Section; Fire
Suppression & Alarm systems; Mechanical systems; and Plumbing systems)
➢ All commercial permits require a valuation and fees shall be calculated using the Valuation
Table.
• Building Permit minimum: $100.00
• Plumbing Permit minimum: $100.00
• Mechanical Permit minimum: $100.00
• Gas Line Only Permit minimum: $100.00
• Fire Suppression Permit minimum: $100.00
• Fire Alarm Permit minimum: $100.00
Demolition Permit Fees
➢ All demolition permits require a valuation and fees shall be calculated using the Valuation
Table.
• Demolition Permit minimum: $100.00
Manufactured (Mobile), and Moved In Structure Fees
➢ Foundations and interior remodels for these structures require separate permits which
requires a valuation. Fees shall be calculated using the valuation table.
• Pre-moved in single family dwelling Inspection: $175.00 plus travel time and mileage from
municipality office (as calculated by Google maps)
• Pre-moved in accessory structure Inspection: $125.00 plus travel time and mileage from
municipality office (as calculated by Google maps)
• Site work: Requires a valuation and fees shall be calculated using the Valuation Table
• Moved In House: $275.00
• Moved In Accessory structure: $200.00
• Manufactured (Mobile) Home: $275.00
• Plumbing Connection: $ 75.00
• Mechanical Connection: $ 75.00
Site, Sediment and Erosion Fees
• Residential Site Inspection: $65.00
o Required for new construction of/on homes, detached garages, and accessory structures.
• Commercial Site Inspection: $95.00
o Required for new construction of/on buildings and accessory structures.
• S.E.C. (Sediment and Erosion Control):
o .0006 x permit valuation for all permits requiring the monitoring the control of sediment
and erosion on a construction site.
o Minimum $150.00 (new home and commercial construction projects)
o Minimum $50.00 (other projects)
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Other Inspections and Fees
Re-inspection Fee - A re-inspection fee may be assessed for each inspection or re-
inspection when such portion of work for which inspection is requested is not
complete or when required corrections are not made. On valuation-based building
permits, this fee is not to be interpreted as requiring re-inspection fees the first time
a job is rejected for failure to comply with the requirements of the code, but as
controlling the practice of calling for inspections before the job is ready f or such
inspection or re-inspection. Re-inspection fees may also be assessed 1) when full
access to the site is not provided for the inspector, 2) when the inspector is not met
by the responsible individual (no-show), 3) on fixed-fee permits where corrections
are required to be inspected, and 4) when deviations from the approved plans have
occurred without prior Building Official approval. Re-inspection fees are due on or
before the re-inspection. Payment to be made payable to the Municipality: $75.00
Inspections outside of normal business hours (includes travel time both ways with a
2-hour minimum): $95.00/hr.
Inspections for which no fee is indicated, miscellaneous and special services (half-
hour minimum): $95.00/hr.
Additional Plan Review required by changes, additions, or revisions to approved
plans (half-hour minimum) $95.00/hr.
Special Investigation fee (work started without obtaining a permit) 100% of
permit fee
Print or Copy charge (large plan sheet)(color or black/white) $4.00
Residential Contractor License verification (for eligible projects)
MN Statute 236B.815 Subd. 2 $5.00
Lead Certification verification (for eligible projects)
MN Statute 236B.103 Subd. 13 $5.00
Permit Renewal within 6 mos. of expiration (no plan changes, no code changes,
new permit number)
50% of original
permit fee
Change of Use with no other permits issued $100.00
Pre-Final inspection (new home or structure) – 2 hour minimum: $75/hr.
Temporary Certificate of Occupancy – Escrow (less costs to administer)** $1,000.00
Refunds for Issued Permits:
NOTE: The permit applicant is responsible to pay the Plan Review fee (if the Review has
been completed) even if the project is cancelled prior to permit issuance.
Fixed-fee permits 0%
Plan review fee 0%
Permit fee (if work not started) within 6 months of issuance by municipality 80%
**This would be a City imposed fee.