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- Swimming pool
Animal impound service
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Service Fee City pick-up fee $26 Initial impound $32 Impound/boarding: cat $25 per day Impound/boarding: dog $25 per day Reclaim fee $30 per animal Rabies vaccination $28 Euthanasia/disposal fee $50
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Commercial building
Service Fee Duplicate review fee for Master Plan submittal According to 1997 Uniform Building Code New commercial building % of job valuation plus plan review plus state surcharge Commercial addition % of job valuation plus plan review plus state surcharge Commercial alteration % of job valuation plus plan review plus state surcharge Footing and foundation % of job valuation plus plan review plus state surcharge Plumbing Permit 2.5% of job valuation plus 10% plan review fee plus state surcharge;
minimum $60 plus $1 state surchargePlumbing Plan Review 10% of the Plumbing Plan Permit cost Sewer and Water $145 plus $1 state surcharge Mechanical $50 or 1.5% of initial $5,000 whichever is greater;
$75 or 1% of $5,001 to $50,000 whichever is greater;
$100 or 0.5% of $50,001 and over whichever is greater;
plus state surchargeDeck Permit % of job valuation plus plan review plus state surcharge;
minimum $99 plus $1 state surchargeRoof Permit $145 plus $1 state surcharge Siding Permit $145 plus $1 state surcharge Window or Door Permit $145 plus $1 state surcharge Fireplace Permit $145 plus $1 state surcharge Solar panels $145 plus $1 state surcharge Fire Suppression System $145 plus $1 state surcharge Building permits
Based on project value including materials and labor. Building Permit formulas are according to 1997 Uniform Building Code Table 1-A.
Value of project including materials and labor Fee $1 up to and including $500 $23.50 $501 up to and including $2,000 $23.50;
plus $3.05 for each additional $100 or fraction thereof$2001 up to and including $25,000 $69.25;
plus $14.00 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof$25,001 up to and including $50,000 $391.75;
plus $10.10 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof$50,001 up to and including $100,000 $643.75;
plus $7.00 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof$100,001 up to and including $500,000 $993.75;
plus $5.60 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof$500,001 up to and including $1,000,000 $3,233.75;
plus $4.75 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereofMore than $1,000,000 $5,608.75;
plus $3.65 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereofBuilding permits: other
Service Fee Permit Reinstatement 1/2 of the original permit fee Reinspection $47 Administrative fee for work without a building permit (This is for the investigation. If a permit is subsequently issued, the regular fee will also be charge for that issuance.) Original permit fee Calculating the Building Permit fee
There are three parts used to calculate the total Building Permit fee
- The base Building Permit fee is calculated on the value of the project including materials and labor using the the formulas below.
- The Plan Review fee is 50% of the Building Permit fee for residential projects and 65% of the Building Permit fee for commercial projects.
- Building Surcharge Fee:
A minimum surcharge of $0.50 for all permits except flat fee permit. Flat fee permits are a minimum of $5. The state surcharge is calculated as follows:
.0005 times the value of the project under $1,000,000;
.0004 times the values over $1,000,000 up to $2,000,000;
.0003 times the values over $2,000,000 up to $3,000,000;
.0002 times the values over $3,000,000 up to $4,000,000;
.0001 times the values over $4,000,000 up to $5,000,000;
.00005 times the values over $5,000,000
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Residential building permits
Service Fee New residential building % of job valuation plus plan review plus state surcharge Residential addition % of job valuation plus plan review plus state surcharge Residential alteration % of job valuation plus plan review plus state surcharge Garage or shed % of job valuation plus plan review plus state surcharge Plumbing Permit: new home or major remodel $185 plus $1 state surcharge Plumbing Permit: minor remodel (3 fixtures/no stack work) $99 plus $1 state surcharge Sewer and water service $99 plus $1 state surcharge New HVAC $185 plus $1 state surcharge HVAC remodel/alteration $99 plus $1 state surcharge Deck Permit % of valuation plus plan review and surcharge;
minimum $99 plus $1 state surchargeDeck Repair $99 plus $1 state surcharge Roof Permit $99 plus $1 state surcharge Siding Permit $99 plus $1 state surcharge Windows or doors $99 plus $1 state surcharge Fireplace Permit $99 plus $1 state surcharge Solar panels $99 plus $1 state surcharge Radon mitigation system $99 plus $1 surcharge Manufactured home installation $99 plus $1 surcharge Demolition Permit: residential $99 plus $1 surcharge Building Moving Permit $100 Swimming Pool Permit % of job valuation plus plan review plus state surcharge;
minimum $99 plus $1 state surcharge
Copy fees
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Service Fee Audio copy $6 Copies on flash drive $10 Video/DVD copy $20 Photocopies: letter, legal or 11x17, black and white $0.25 per page Photocopies: letter, legal or 11x17, color $1 per page
Engineering
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Service Fee Grading Permit Fee: less than 1 acre of disturbance $300 Grading Permit Fee: greater than 1 acre of disturbance $1,000 Grading Permit performance security escrow or certified letter of credit (excluding grading on properties less than 1 acre in size) $2,000 per acre
Event rentals
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Service Fee Pavilion rental: 4 hours $45 Pavilion rental: full day $65 Picnic table rental $20 plus a $100 deposit Showmobile $320 plus $50 per hour after 5 hours Electrical downtown (Bridge Square, River Commons, etc.): small event $20 per day plus $100 deposit Electrical downtown (Bridge Square, River Commons, etc.): large event $30 per day plus $100 deposit plus greater than 50 amps of service - actual meter charge
Finance
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Service Fee Special assessment search $25 Application for conduit debt $2,500 Annual administration 1/8 of 1% applies to amount of bonds o/s Lodging tax administration 5% of lodging tax receipts
Ice arena
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Rink rental
Service Fee St. Olaf men's and women's practices and games $170 per hour St. Olaf game fee $160 per game ISD #659 practices and games $180 per hour ISD #659 game fee $185 per game NHA weeknight practices and games $180 per hour NHA weekend practices and games $145 per hour NHA tournaments $145 per hour All other renters: prime time $180 per hour All other renters: non prime time $155 per hour Prices effective June 1, 2023
Open skate and open hockey
Service Fee Open skate $5 Open skate punch card $30 Open hockey: adult $4 Open hockey: youth $3.50 Prices effective June 1, 2023.
Skate rentals and sharpening
Service Fee Rental skates $4 Skate sharpening $5 Skate sharpening punch card $30 Prices effective June 1, 2023
Dryland rates
Service Fee Non-profit $28 per hour;
$165 per dayIndividual $45 per hour;
$275 per dayPrivate $95 per hour:
$550 per day
Library
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City ID
Service Fee New card cost, adult $15 per card New card, ages 16 and under $10 per card Card renewal $5 per card Card replacement or lost card $10 per card ($2 of the $10 fee will be allocated for card replacement if library card option is included on the card) Library card add option Free Library cards
Service Fee Replacement Library Card $2 to replace recently issued cards; no charge for older or damaged cards Photocopies (self service) and printing
Service Fee Photocopies: letter, legal, black and white $0.15 per page Photocopies: 11x17, black and white $0.30 per page Photocopies: letter, legal, color $1 per page Photocopies: 11x17, color $2 per page Computer prints: letter, legal, black and white $0.15 per page Computer prints: letter, legal, color $1 per page Services and equipment
Service or equipment Fee Interlibrary loan fee Cost assessed by loaning library Proctoring exams $15 per exam Lost materials
Fee/fine Lost materials fee Replacement cost plus $5 processing fee
Licenses
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Conversation therapy ban violation penalties
Violation Penalties First offense $1,000 civil penalty Subsequent offenses $1,000 civil penalty Liquor licenses (city clerk)
Type Fee 3.2 Off Sale License $400 3.2 On Sale License $800 On Sale License $3,000 Wine License $800 Wine / 3.2 Combination License $800 Brewer Taprooms (on and off sale) $500 Brew Pubs (off sale) $300 Cocktail Rooms (on sale) $500 Club Liquor License Depends on membership:
$300 for under 200 members;
$500 for 201 to 500 members;
$650 for 501 to 1,000 members;
$800 for 1,001 to 2,000 members;
$1,000 for 2,001 to 4,000 member;
$2,000 for 4,001 to 6,000 members;
$3,000 for over 6,000 membersSunday Liquor License $200 Temporary 3.2 On Sale License $350 Temporary On Sale License $350 2 a.m. Liquor License $200 Penalty for late applications $200 Liquor license investigation (new applications only) $500 Liquor license investigation (additional individual as needed) $50 Comprehensive / Out-of-State Liquor License investigation Actual cost, not to exceed $10,000 Certification from county on property taxes $25 Liquor license violation penalties
Violation Penalties First offense $250 civil penalty and required verification of retraining* Second offense within 2 years** $500 civil penalty, 3 day suspension of license, and required verification of retraining* Third offense within 3 years** $2,000 civil penalty and 10 day suspension of license Fourth offense within 5 year** Revocation of license * All employees who serve liquor shall participate in a liquor control training class approved by the Northfield Chief of Police
**Measured from date of first offense
Other licenses and permits (city clerk)
Type Fee Tobacco License $400 Tobacco License (retail only store) $400 Edible Cannabinoid License $1,500 Edible Cannabinoid License investigation fee (new applicants only) $500 Refuse License $100 plus $25 per vehicle Vehicle for Hire / Taxi License $100 plus $25 per vehicle Miscellaneous / Concessions License $125 Fireworks - with other merchandise $125 Fireworks - fireworks only $350 Gambling Permit $25 Gambling Premises Permit $50 Community Event Permit - small $25 Community Event Permit - large $125 Tobacco License violation penalties
Violation Penalties First offense $250 civil penalty Second offense within 2 years* $500 civil penalty and a 3-day suspension of license Third offense within 3 years* $2,000 civil penalty and a 18-day suspension of license Fourth offense within 5 years* $2,500 civil penalty and revocation of license for a minimum of 1 year *Measured from date of first offense
Tobacco License training violation penalties
Violation Penalties First offense $100 civil penalty Second offense within 2 years* $250 civil penalty and a 3-day suspension of license Third offense within 3 years* $500 civil penalty and a 18-day suspension of license Fourth offense within 5 years* $1,000 civil penalty and a 30-day suspension of license *Measured from date of first offense
Edible Cannabinoid License violation penalties
Violation Penalties First offense $250 civil penalty Second offense within 2 years* $500 civil penalty and a 3-day suspension of license Third offense within 3 years* $2,000 civil penalty and a 18-day suspension of license Fourth offense within 5 years* $2,500 civil penalty and revocation of license for a minimum of 1 year *Measured from date of first offense
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Other licenses and permits (Police)
Service Fee Dance/Cabarets $150 Peddler / solicitor
if you are exempt from fees, please provide your tax exempt notice or letter from the state, upon submission of application.
Service fee Initial application (one person for one day) $30 Additional day (up to a maximum of 5 days) $7.50 per day Additional person authorized by the company licensed (maximum of 5 days) $12 per person per day Annual permit (one person) $60 Additional person authorized by the company licensed on annual permit $12 per person -
Pawnbroker / Combined Pawnbroker and Precious Metal Dealer License
Service Fee Annual License Fee $5,000 Initial Investigation Fee (if investigation goes out of state, the fee will be the actual costs not to exceed $10,000) $500 Manager and New Manager Investigation Fee (if investigation goes out of state, the fee will be the actual costs not to exceed $10,000) $500 Billable Transaction Fee $1,50 Reporting Failure Penalty $25 per day until corrected Sanction (Denial, Suspension or Revocation) Civil Fine not to exceed for each violation or a combination of a civil fine, and license suspension or revocation Not to exceed $2,000 Precious Metal Dealer License Only Fees
Service Fee Annual License Fee: more than 100 transactions $200 Annual License Fee: less than 100 transactions $50 Initial Investigation Fee (if investigation goes out of state, the fee will be the actual costs not to exceed $10,000) $500 Manager and New Manager Investigation Fee (if investigation goes out of state, the fee will be the actual costs not to exceed $10,000) $500 Billable Transaction Fee $1.50 Reporting Failure Penalty $25 per day until corrected Sanction (Denial, Suspension or Revocation) Civil Fine not to exceed for each violation or a combination of a civil fine, and license suspension or revocation Not to exceed $2,000
Maps
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Service Fee Color: (oversized) 42x36 inches or smaller $25 Color: (oversized) 42x36 inches or larger $35 Color: 11x17 inches $2 Color: 8.5x11 inches $1 Black and white: 11x17 inches $1 Black and white: 8.5x11 inches $0.50 Custom scale of standard maps: 11x17 inches $5 Custom scale of standard maps: 8.5x11 inches $5 Custom map (non-standard) $20 per hour plus printing fee
Meeting rooms
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Fees must be paid prior to the time of use.
Service Fee Non-profit meeting open to the public No charge Non-profit fee for meetings closed to the public or non-profits charging fees $25 per hour;
maximum $100 per dayCustodial - additional cleaning beyond normal use $20 per hour City Hall audio visual equipment Staff salary plus $25 administrative fee
Parking fees and fines
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Service Fee 2-hour parking limit violation $10 Overtime and prohibited parking violation $25 Winter parking ban violation $50 Interfering with snow removal $75 Penalty for late payment (if not paid in full within 10 days) $20 Electric vehicle charging station charging fee $0.35 per kilowatt hour
Planning and Development
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Type 1 Review
Staff review only.
Application / service Fee Escrow* Adjacent Parcel Land Conveyance $250 n/a Sign Permit (not in Historic District) and Temporary Sign Permit $75 n/a Zoning Letter Request $100 n/a Certificate of Appropriateness (minor work) $75 n/a Zoning Certificate (Type 1); includes review of: - New homes (single or two-family)
- Additions (non-residential: less than 500 square feet)
- Accessory uses (ADU, detached garage, shed, gazebo, swimming pool, hot tub, spa, sport court, etc.)
- Change of use / pre-existing use registration
- Fence or retaining wall
- Temporary use
- Minor amendment to an approved site plan
- Minor amendment to a Conditional Use Permit
$75 n/a Code interpretation $75 n/a *If a building permit is required, this fee will be added to the total building permit cost.
Type 2 Review
Staff review with Development Review Committee (DRC).
Application / service Fee Escrow* Minor Amendment to PUD Overlay (major amendments to PUDs require a Zoning Map Amendment) $600 $1,500 Flood Plain Development Permit (A Flood Plain Development Permit is typically submitted with another application. The $100 is in addition to other applicable permits.) $100 n/a Site Plan Review / Zoning Certificate (Type 2); includes review of: - New multi-family dwelling of three units or more
- Any additions or modifications to multi-family dwellings of three units or more
- Additions to non-residential structures of 500 square feet or more
- Parking structures and facilities and parking lots
$600 $1,500 *Charges over the escrow amount will be invoiced to the applicant, any escrow not used will be returned to the applicant.
Type 3 Review
Staff review with Heritage Preservation Commission review and decision.
Application / service Fee Escrow* Sign Permit (Historic District) $75 n/a Certificate of Appropriateness (major work) $150 n/a *Charges over the escrow amount will be invoiced to the applicant, any escrow not used will be returned to the applicant.
Type 4 Review
Staff review and Planning Commission or Heritage Preservation Commission recommendation with City Council decision.
Application / service Fee Escrow* Annexation $600 $1,500 Comprehensive Plan Amendment $600 $2,000 Conditional Use Permit (includes Floodplain and Wild & Scenic Overlays) $600 $1,500 Environmental Assessment Worksheet $600 $4,000 Heritage Preservation Site Designation $600 $1,000 Major Amendment to a Conditional Use Permit $600 $1,500 Major Subdivision Preliminary Plat $800 $1,500 Zoning District Text Amendment $600 $1,500 Zoning Map Amendment $600 $1,500 *Charges over the escrow amount will be invoiced to the applicant, any escrow not used will be returned to the applicant.
Type 5 Review
Staff review with decision by City Council with no review by Planning Commission.
Application / service Fee Escrow* Major Subdivision Final Plat $600 $1,500 Minor Subdivision or Lot Consolidation $500 $500 *Charges over the escrow amount will be invoiced to the applicant, any escrow not used will be returned to the applicant.
Type 6 Review
Staff review with quasi-judicial decision by the Zoning Board of Appeals.
Application / service Fee Escrow* Variance $450 $1,000 Code Interpretation $150 n/a *Charges over the escrow amount will be invoiced to the applicant, any escrow not used will be returned to the applicant.
Other applications
Application / service Fee Escrow Vacation - Right-of-way or Easement $450 $500 Variance appeal $450 $1,000 Certificate of Appropriateness appeal: minor work $75 n/a Certificate of Appropriateness appeal: major work $150 n/a
Police
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Service Fee Fax: domestic $5 Fax: international $10 Response to false hold up and panic alarms at private businesses, schools and private residences per calendar year no charge for the 1st and 2nd response;
$75 for the 3rd response;
$100 for the 4th response;
$125 for the 5th response;
$175 for the 6th response and beyondPhotograph copies: color $5 per copy Fingerprinting service $25 Certified copy: background check with seal $10 Title and odometer reading $25 PBT Test $10
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Rental licenses
Service Fee Rental License Type 1 (2 years) $60 license fee first unit;
$25 each additional unitRental License Type 2 (1 year) $180 license fee first unit;
$25 each additional unitRental License Type 3 (6 months) $240 license fee first unit;
$25 each additional unitRental License Temporary (1 year or less) $60 license fee for the first unit;
$25 each additional unitRental housing inspection fee $50 Late rental license renewal application 14-95 $50 Failure to renew rental license prior to expiration 14-95 $50 Renting without a rental license 14-95 Two times (2x) the amount of the applicable rental license fee Rental Housing Board of Appeals processing 14-136 $100 Rental license re-inspection fee for inspections after the first inspection $75 Fines fore rental ordinance offenses
Violation First offense Second offense Subsequent offense License violation $100 $250 $500 Vehicle or bicycle violations $15 $30 $100 Animal violation $20 $75 $150 All other violation of City Code not otherwise specified $25 $50 $100
Right of Way permits
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Service Base rate Inspection fee Maximum number of inspections Maximum inspection fee Maximum total fess Additional comments Sewer and water connection $94.50 $53.55 10 $535.50 $630 Escrow as required Private utility: large scale $94.50 $53.55 8 $428.40 $522.90 Escrow as required Private utility: small scale $94.50 $53.55 2 $107.10 $201.60 Escrow as required Sprinkler line $94.50 $53.55 13 $696.15 $790.56 Escrow as required Storm system connection $94.50 $53.55 8 $428.40 $522.90 Escrow as required Obstruction Permit $94.50 $53.55 2 $107.10 $201.60 Escrow as required Driveway $37.80 $42 1 $42 $79.80 $0.00
Sidewalk poetry
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Service Fee Sidewalk poetry stamp $25
Small cell wireless
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Service Fee Rent: wireless support structure $157.50 Annual electric fee: less than or equal to 100 watts $919.80 Annual electric fee: over 100 watts $2,293.20 Right of Way Permit $267.98 per unit
Swimming pool
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Admission
Service Fee Daily admission: age 1 and over $5 Daily admission: under the age of 1 Free Season passes
Service Fee Individual: resident $90 individual: non-resident $105 Dual (two people from same household): resident $132 Dual (two people from same household): non-resident $153 Family (2 adults, 3 children from same household): resident $195 Family (2 adults, 3 children from same household): non-resident $210 Pre-season sale for Individual, Dual and Family passes 10% discount Mid-season passes 1/2 off all regular season passes Additional family member (from same household): resident $10 Additional family member (from same household): non-resident $10 Residential fee capped at $195 (5 people on pass; additional family members from households with more than 5 pass holders at no cost.
Punch cards
Service Fee Open swim (good for admission to 10 open swim sessions) $40 Lap swim (good for admission to 10 lap swim session $30 Rentals
Service Fee 50-meter portion of pool rented (no staff provided): Northfield groups $45 per hour 50-meter portion of pool rented (no staff provided): non-Northfield groups $50 per hour Private pool rental with staff $200 per hour Shade structure rental (2 hours) $25 Birthday party package (2 hours shade structure and 10 admissions) $50 Dog swim
Takes place after regular season ends.
Service Fee First dog $4.50 Additional dogs $2.75 each