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Home My WebLink AboutOrdinance No. 135 City of Gem Lake Fees & Charges with Fee Schedule Attached 2025CITY OF GEM LAKE RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA ORDINANCE NO. 135 AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO AND ESTABLISHING FEES AND CHARGES TO BE PAID IN THE CITY OF GEM LAKE, RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA The City Council of the City of Gem Lake hereby adopts the following fee schedule to the Gem Lake City Ordinances: Section 1. The fees established in this Ordinance superseded all fees established by Ordinance, Resolution, or policy prior to this Ordinance. Section 2. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage. Dated: February 15, 2022 Signed: 6)� 14W'-8W&14 Gretchen Artig-Swomley, Mayor Attest: Melissa Lawrence, Acting City Clerk Historical Notes 2022 Ordinance No. 135 passed on February 15, 2022, by Artig-Swomley (Mayor), Cacioppo, Johnson, Amlee, Lindner (Councilmembers) and effective February 16, 2022. 2024 December 17, 2024, the 2025 Fee Schedule changes were approved by Councilmember Lindner and seconded by Councilmember Johnson, to be effective January 1, 2025. Section 1 Building Permits and Inspections Building Permit Fees: Building permit fees are either flat fee or based on current state valuation costs, plus Minnesota state surcharge. Permit fees not listed in the flat fee chart are based on valuation. See fee charts below. Building Permit Fees Based on Valuation Minnesota Statute 326B.153 Building Permit Fees Total Valuation State Building Permit Fees Based on Valuation $1.00 to $500.00 $29.50 $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 plus $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 plus $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 plus $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 plus $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 plus $5.50 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, to and including $1,000,000.00 $1,000,001.00 to $5,000,000.00 $6,636.65 for the first $1,000,000.00 plus $4.50 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, to and including $5,000,000.00 $5,000,001.00 to and up $9,436.65 for the first $5,000,000.00 plus $3.70 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof Plan Review Fee: Multiply 65% (0.65) X the Building Permit Fee (listed above) Building Permit Surcharge Based on Valuation Minnesota Statute 326B.148 Surcharge Total Valuation State Building Permit Surcharge Based on Valuation $1.00 to $1,000,000.00 equivalent to one-half mill .0005 of the value $1,000,001.00 to $2,000,000.00 $500 plus two -fifths mill .0004 of the value $2,000,001.00 to $3,000,000.00 $900 plus three -tenths mill .0003 of the value $3,000,001.00 to $4,000,000.00 $1,200 plus one -fifth mill .0002 of the value $4,000,001.00 to $5,000,000.00 1 $1,400 plus one -tenth mill .0001 of the value $5,000,001.00 to and u $1,500 plus one -twentieth mill .00005 of the value Total Fee = Building Permit Fee + Plan Review Fee + Building Permit State Surcharge *** Other hrspection and Fees: 1. Inspections outside of normal business hours $100.00 per hour (minimum charge 2 hrs) * 2. Re -Inspection Fees $100.00 per hour (minimum charge 2 hrs) * 3. Inspections for which no fee is specifically indicated $100.00 per hour (minimum charge 2 hrs) * 4. Additional plan review required by changes, additions or revisions to plans $100.00 per hour (minimum charge 2 hrs) * 5. For use of outside consultants for plan checking and inspections, or both Actual Costs ** Residential Flat Fee Building Permits Permits are based on the fees below, plus $1.00 state surcharge. Permit Type Permit Fee Last Adjusted Comments Basement Finish $175.00 1/1/2023 Surcharge is based on Valuation Deck $125.00 1/1/2023 Surcharge is based on Valuation Demolition -Residential $125.00 1/1/2025 Surcharge is based on Valuation Doors $125.00 1/l/2023 Drain Tile $125.00 1/1/2023 Surcharge is based on Valuation Egress Window s - New $125.00 1/l/2023 Surcharge is based on Valuation Grading / Excavatin - Commercial < 1 Acre $225.00 Grading / Excavating - Commercial 1 Acre to 2 Acres $350.00 Grading / Excavating - Commercial 2 Acres and U $450.00 Per Every 2 Acres Grading / Excavating - New Residential Development $100.00 Per lot Grading / Excavating - Residential $100.00 Moving a Building $1,000.00 Pergola/Gazebo $125.00 1/l/2023 Surcharge is based on Valuation Radon $125.00 1/1/2023 Roofing $125.00 1/1/2023 Siding $125.00 1/1/2023 Solar Photovoltaic P System $175.00 1/1/2023 Swimming Pool - Above Ground $125.00 1/l/2023 Surcharge is based on Valuation Swimming Pool - Below Ground $175.00 1/1/2023 Surcharge is based on Valuation Windows $125.00 1/l/2023 Updated January 1, 2025 Section 2 Electrical Permits Homeowners and Electrical Contractors: Complete an electrical permit form available from the Building hnspections Division. Add $1.00 for State surcharge to the total cost of each permit. The fee is the total of the listed fees or the total number of inspection trips x $50.00, whichever is greater. Residential panel replacement is $110.00, sub panel $50.00 New service of power supply is: 0 to 300 Amp $55.00 400 Amp $71.00 Add $16.00 for each additional 100 Amps Minimum Fee: Minimum permit fee is $50.00 plus $1.00 State surcharge. This is for one inspection only. Minimum fee for rough -in and final inspection is $100.00 plus $1.00 State surcharge. Circuits and Feeders: 0 to 100 Amp $9.00 101 to 200 Amp $15.00 Add $6.00 for each additional 100 Amps Maximum Fee: Maximum fee for single family dwelling or townhouse not over 200 Amps (No max if service is over 200 Amps) is $200.00 plus $1.00 State surcharge. Maximum of 2 rough-in's and 1 final inspection. (Failed inspections are an additional $50.00 each) Apartment Buildings: Fee per unit of an apartment or condominium complex is $90.00. This does not cover service, unit feeders or house panels. Swimming Pools and Hot Tubs: Additions, Remodels or Basement Finishes: Residential Accessory Structures: Traffic Signals: Street and Parking Lot Lights: Transformers and Generators: Retrofit Lighting: Sign Transformer or Driver: Low voltage fire alarm, low voltage heating and air conditioning control wiring: Re -Inspection Fee in addition to all other fees: Solar fees: Okw to 5kw $90.00 10.lkw to 2 kw $225.00 30.1kw to 40kw $375.00 $100.00 plus circuits at $9.00 each. This includes 2 inspections $100.00 this includes up to 10 circuits and 2 inspections The greater of $55.00 for panel plus $9.00 per circuit of $100.00 for 2 inspections $8.00 per each standard $5.00 per each standard $5.00 up to 10kva, $45.00 1 lkva to 74kva, $60.00 75kva to 299kva, over 299kva is $165.00 $0.85 cents per fixture $9.00 per transformer $0.85 cents per device $50.00 5.1 kw to l Okw $150.00 20.1kw to 30kw $300.00 40.1kw and larger $375.00 plus $25.00 for each additional IOkw Electronic inspection fee for these items only: Furnace, air conditioning, bath fan, fireplace or receptacle for water heater vent is $40.00. Refunds must be requested in writing. No refund unless more than the minimum fee. Refund are minus the cities 20% handling fee. THE PERMIT FEE IS DOUBLED IF THE WORK STARTS BEFORE THE PERMIT IS ISSUED. Minimum fee permits expire in 6 months. Permits over the minimum fee and up to $250.00 expire in 1 year. Commercial Electrical Fees: The fee is 1% of the valuation with a minimum of $125.00 per trip plus the state surcharge of .0005 x valuation Description I Fee Calculation _ Permit Fee Re -Inspection fee (in addition to all other fees) $50.00 Investigative fee (working without permit) the fee is doubled Refunds issued only for permits over: $100.00 Solar fees for PV System 0-5,000 watts $90.00 > 5,000 watts to 10,000 watts $150.00 > 10,000 watts to 20,000 watts $225.00 > 20,000 watts to 30,000 watts $300.00 > 30,000 watts to 40,000 watts $375.00 Additional increments of 10,000 watts $25 (for each additional $10k increment) Updated January 1, 2025 Section 3 Fire Protection Residential and Commercial Permit Fees Fee is 1 % of the valuation with a minimum of $125.00 and a surcharge of .0005 x valuation. Permit types are listed below. Permit Type Permit Fee Comments Installation of Aboveground Storage Tanks See Above Updated l/l/2024 Installation of Underground Storage Tanks See Above Updated l/l/2024 Modification of Aboveground Storage Tanks See Above Updated l/l/2024 Modification of Existing Fire Sprinkler System See Above Updated l/l/2024 Modification of Existing Fire Suppression System See Above Updated l/l/2024 Modification of Underground Storage Tanks See Above Updated l/l/2024 New Fire Alarm System See Above Updated l/l/2024 New Fire Sprinkler System See Above Updated l/l/2024 New Fire Suppression System See Above Updated l/l/2024 Removal of Aboveground Storage Tanks See Above Updated l/l/2024 Removal / Abandonment of Underground Storage Tanks See Above Updated l/l/2024 Replacement of Fire Alarm System See Above Updated l/l/2024 Section 4 Mechanical Permits Residential Mechanical Permit Fees Permits are based on the fees below, plus $1.00 state surcharge. Permit Type Permit Fee Comments Addition $175.00 Air Conditioner new or replacement) $75.00 Air Conditioner & Furnace new or replacement) $75.00 Boiler $75.00 Fireplace - No Gas Line $75.00 Fireplace including Gas Line $125.00 Furnace new or replacement) $75.00 Garage Heater $125.00 Gas Line - Only $75.00 Geothermal Systems $75.00 New Construction $300.00 Remodel/Alteration $125.00 Replacement/Other $75.00 Swimming Pool Heaters $75.00 Water Heater $75.00 Commercial Heating, Ventilation and A/C Permit Fees Fee is 1 % of the valuation with a minimum of $125.00 and a surcharge of .0005 x valuation Section 5 Plumbing Permits Residential Plumbing Permit Fees Permits are based on the fees below, plus $1.00 state surcharge. Permit Type Permit Fee Comments Addition $175.00 Back Flow Prevention Device - Annual Testing per Device $50.00 administrative fee Back Flow Prevention Device - New $75.00(per device Back Flow Prevention Device - Repair $75.00(per device Back Flow Prevention Device - Replacement $75.00(per device New Construction $350.00 Remodel/Alteration $125.00 Water Heater $75.00 Water Softener $75.00 Commercial Flat Fee Plumbing Permits Permit Type Permit Fee Comments Back Flow Prevention Device - Annual Testing per Device $50.00 administrative fee Back Flow Prevention Device - New $75.00(per device Back Flow Prevention Device - Repair $75.00(per device Back Flow Prevention Device - Replacement $75.00(per device Commercial Plumbing Permit Fees Fee is 1 % of the valuation with a minimum of $125.00 and a surcharge of .0005 x valuation Updated January 1, 2025 Section 6 Septic Permits Residential Septic Permit Fees Permit Type Permit Fee Comments Abandon Subsurface Sewage Treatment Systems SSTS $125.00 Install New Subsurface Sewage Treatment Systems SSTS $300.00 Repair Subsurface Sewage Treatment Systems SSTS $75.00 Replace Subsurface Sewage Treatment Systems SSTS $125.00 ISTS Septic Inspection(performed annually) $45.00 Effective l/l/2025 ISTS Re -Inspection $80.00 Section 7 Sewer & Water Permits Residential Sewer & Water Permit Fees Permits are based on the fees below, plus $1.00 state surcharge. Permit Type IL Permit Fee Comments New Outside Sewer Line $75.00 New Outside Water & Sewer Line $125.00 New Outside Water Line $75.00 Open Cut of Road to Tap Main $75.00 Repair Outside Sewer Line $75.00 Repair Outside Water & Sewer Line $125.00 Repair Outside Water Line $75.00 Sewer Tap $175.00 Sewer & Water Tap $225.00 Sewer Re -Inspection Fee $80.00 Water Tap $175.00 Commercial Sewer & Water Permit Fees Fee is 1 % of the valuation with a minimum of $125.00 and a surcharge of .0005 x valuation Sewer and Water Connection Fees Buildings or dwellings existing or constructed in the City of Gem Lake must connect to the municipal water and sanitary sewer system so long as it is reasonably available. Commercial buildings must connect within one (1) year and residential buildings must connect within ten (10) years from the time a connection is available to any such property. Metropolitan Council Sewer Availability Charge (SAC) units and fees are established by the Metropolitan Council per state statute MN 473.517. Prior to connecting to public utilities, the owner or representative must pay the following fees: Sewer Connection Fees Dwelling Type Fees Comments Single Family Dwellings $75.00 Plus SAC per unit Sewer Changeover Permit from Septic or New Construction Two -Family Dwellings $75.00 Plus SAC per unit Sewer Changeover Permit from Septic or New Construction Sewer Availability Charge SAC - City $1,000.00 per unit As established by the City Sewer Availability Charge SAC — Met Council $2,485.00 As established by the Metropolitan Council Water Connection Fees Dwelling Type Single Family Dwellings Fees $75.00 Comments Plus WAC per unit Water Changeover Permit from Well or New Construction Two -Family Dwellings $75.00 Plus WAC per unit Water Changeover Permit from Well or New Construction Water Availability Charge AC — Gem Lake $1,500.00 per unit As established by the City Commercial Sewer & Water Connection Fees Fee is 1 % of the valuation with a minimum of $125.00 and a surcharge of .0005 x valuation, plus SAC and WAC per unit Section 8 Stormwater Permit T e Permit Fee Comments Public — Linear Projects $100.00 Per mile Public — Stormwater Pond $100.00 Residential — New Home Construction $450.00 Residential — Addition Remodel excavation less than 1,000 cubic feet $100.00 Commercial less than 5 acres $1,500.00 Commercial more than 5 acres $2,000.00 Updated January 1, 2025 Section 9 Zoning Permits Residential Zoning Permit Fees Permit Type Permit Fee Comments Driveway $75.00 Fence $75.00 Patio / Impervious Surface $75.00 Accessory Building <200 s . ft. $75.00 Retaining Wall $75.00 Tank Removal $250.00 Commercial Zoning Permit Fees Permit Type Permit Fee Comments Driveway/ParkingDriveway/Parking Lot $150.00 Fence $150.00 Retaining Wall $150.00 Sign Permit: Temporary Si $50.00 per sign 60 days Comprehensive Sign Plan $500.00 New Sign for new business $50.00 per sign New Sign for a Non -Profit No fee On new stand or existing lighting or Electronic Si $500.00 Relocation of Si $100.00 per sign Replacement of Sign -Same Business $50.00 per sign Section 10 Community Development / Planning Fee Type Fee Comments Appeals or Adjustments $100.00, plus $1,000.00 escrow for review Garden Overlay Permit (lUP) $100.00 Years two and forward Maps & Photos: Aerial Photos, laminated $600.00 per photo plus postage 2' Topographical Ma $400.00 — a er lus osta e 2' Topographical Map Set — CD-ROM $400.00 plus osta e Non -Conforming Use Permit $600.00, plus $1,000.00 escrow for review Planned Unit Development PUD 5-10 acres $4,000.00, plus $4,000.00 escrow for review 10 + acres $5,000.00, plus $5,000.00 escrow for review Requested Comprehensive Plan Amendment $2,000.00, plus $6,000.00 escrow for review Requested Conditional or Interim Use Permit $275.00 Requested Rezoning of Land/Zoning Ordinance Amendment $200.00, plus $600.00 escrow for review Zoning Compliance Permit $200.00, plus $1,500.00 escrow for review Requested Subdivision of Land Minor Subdivision 2-3 lots $500.00 Plus $1,000.00 Escrow Major Subdivision 4 plus lots $500.00 per lot created Plus $1,000.00 Escrow Lot combination or lot line adjustment $500.00 Plus $1,000.00 Escrow Requested Variance $500.00 Zoning Administrator Fee $100.00/hr Minimum 1 Hour NOTE: All subdivision of land is subject to a park dedication fee. See the Subdivision Ordinance (Section 5.4) for details Forms for most of these matters are available on the City of Gem Lake web page at www.gemlakemn.org Escrow amounts for expenses are used to pay for outside consultants hired by the City to help evaluate items provided for a specific action as well as publication for public hearings and other such expenses. Excess money not used will be returned to the person who paid the escrow at the end of the project. Expenses that exceed the escrow amount will be billed to the applicant at the end of the project. A Late Charge of $35.00 plus 1 % per month will be charged if payment for services billed is not paid within 30 days after invoicing. This billing will be updated every 30 days until it is paid. Updated January 1, 2025 Section 11 City Sewer and Water Rates City Sewer Charges Fee Comments Commercial Sewer User Charge $220.00/SAC unit $55.00/ uarter Annual (Updated 1/l/2024 hndustrial Sewer User Charge $220.00/SAC unit $55.00/ uarter Annual (Updated 1/l/2024 Residential Sewer User Charge $220.00/SAC unit $55.00/ uarter Annual (Updated 1/l/2024 Metered Sanitary Sewer Charge $4.08 Per 1,000 gallons City Sewer and Water Charges White Bear Lake Connection Fee Comments Water Charges To White Bear Lake $500.00 To Gem Lake WAC Charge $1,000.00 A quarter to Gem Lake plus Water Charge $15.00 Utility Rates Water(White Bear Lake Water Water Rates — Base Charge $25.00 Per WAC Unit Effective l/l/2025 Volume (Usage Charge) 1-15,000 gallons $5.25 Per 750 gallons Effective l/l/2025 15,0001-25,000 gallons $6.60 Per 750 gallons Effective l/l/2025 Over 25,001 gallons $8.25 Per 750 gallons Effective l/l/2025 Water State Surcharge $2.43 State Sales Tax on city water usage, commercial only) 8.38% Effective l/l/2025 Utility Rates Sewer Sewer Rates Base Rate $55.00 Per SAC Unit 1-6,000 gallons $40.40 Flat Fee Over 6,000 gallons $5.05 Per 750 gallons City Sewer and Water Charges Vadnais Heights Connection Fee Comments Utility Rates Water adnais Heights Water Water Rates — Base Charge $25.00 Per WAC Unit Effective l/l/2025 Volume (Usage Charge) 1-15,000 gallons $7.00 Per 1,000 gallons Effective l/l/2025 15,001-25,000 gallons $8.75 Per 1,000 gallons Effective 1/1/2025 Over 25,001 gallons $11.00 Per 1,000 gallons Effective l/l/2025 Irrigation Account Base Rate $25.00 Effective l/l/2025 Over 50,000 gallons $9.50 Per 1,000 gallons Effective l/l/2025 Water State Surcharge $2.43 State Sales Tax on city water usage, commercial only) 8.38% Effective l/l/2025 Water inspection Charges $25.00 Utility Rates Sewer Sewer Rates Base Rate $55.00 Per SAC Unit Volume (Usage) charge per 1,000 gallons $7.00 Effective l/l/2025 Winter Usage — 6,000 gallon minimum NOTE: Sewer use charges not paid within 30 days after the due date will be charged the following services charges which are added to amount due: Residential: 10% of the amount due in each billing period (billing period is every three months) Commercial / Industrial: 10% per month if not paid within one month after it is due If 2 quarters of sewer charges (1/2 year) have not been paid when due, or if over $100.00 of sewer charges are overdue, then a penalty charge of $25.00 for up to $250.00 in arrears or $50.00 for amounts greater than $250.00 will be added to the amount due. Delinquent Utility Administrative Charge: Any utility fees 30 days or more delinquent as of July 31 st of each year shall be certified to the assessment rolls of the Ramsey County Auditor for payment along with the property taxes, and the City is authorized to collect an administrative charge to perform this service. Administrative Charge: $50.00 per account Updated January 1, 2025 Section 12 City Licenses Alcohol Licenses Fee Comments 3.2 Malt Liquor 3.2 Malt Liquor On-Sale(including Brew Pup On -Sale Malt $2,000.00 Annually 3.2 Malt Liquor Sunda On -Sale $200.00 Annually, State Maximum .S. 340A.504 3.2 Malt Liquor Off-Sale(including Brewer Off -Sale Malt $200.00 Annually Intoxicatin Liquor On -Sale (including Brew Pub On -Sale, Brewer Taproom Microdistiller On -Sale $2,000.00 Annually, this fee applies to combination on-sale/off-sale intoxicating liquor licenses Liquor Sunda On -Sale $200.00 Annually, State Maximum M.S. 340A.504 Liquor Off-Sale(including Microdistiller Off -Sale Liquor) $200.00 Annually, State Maximum is $240.00 .S. 340A.408, subd. 3 Golf Course, Wine, Culinary Classes 9-Month Golf Course Liquor On -Sale $1,500.00 Annually 9-Month Golf Course Liquor Sunda On -Sale $150.00 Annually Wine On -Sale $1,000.00 Annually, M.S. 340A.408, subd. 2 c Culinary Class Limited On -Sale $200.00 Temporary One Day Consumption and Display Permits $25.00 State Maximum M.S. 340A414s subd. 9 On -Sale Intoxicating Liquor $75.00 3.2 Malt Liquor $25.00 Off -Sale Wine $75.00 Brewer On -Sale Intoxicating Liquor $75.00 Microdistiller On -Sale Intoxicating Liquor $75.00 Investigation Fee for New On -Sale Liquor Actual Cost of Investigation, up to $10,000. Business Licenses ee Comments Adult Use $5,000.00 Annually Adult Use Investigation of License $2,000.00 Adult Use Change of Owner/Officer $500.00 Adult Use Origination Fee $2,000.00 Business License $100.00 Annually Kennel License Business Boarding Kennel $300.00 Annually Pawnbroker License $5,000.00 Annually Pawnbroker License Investigation Fee $500.00/hr Minimum 1 hour Peddlers, Solicitors and Transient Merchants Annual $100.00 Peddlers, Solicitors and Transient Merchants 1-14 Days $50.00 Peddlers, Solicitors and Transient Merchants Background $50.00 Up to two people, then $20 each additional person Tobacco and Related Products Licenses Fee Comments Edible Cannabinoid Products License $125.00 Annually Edible Cannabinoid Products Application and Background $500.00 Initial Request and when a new owner is brought in Tobacco $200.00 Annually Animal Licenses Fee Comments Chicken/Fowl Keeping Up to 5 Chickens $25.00 Chicken/Fowl Keeping Up to 5 Chickens - Renewal $15.00 Annually Chicken/Fowl Keeping Up to 25 Chickens $50.00 Chicken/Fowl Keeping Up to 25 Chickens - Renewal $15.00 Annually Dog License New $10.00 Per Do(Maximum of 3 Dog License Renewal $10.00 Annually Per Do(Maximum of 3 Dog License Lost/Replacement Tag $5.00 Dog License Potentially Dangerous Dog Fee $120.00 Annually, Plus $10.00 Registration Fee Dog License Dangerous Dog Fee $500.00 Annually, Plus $10.00 Registration Fee Pigeon Keeping License $100.00 Annually Stable License Personal Stable - three or less animals $50.00 Annually Stable License Unlimited Stable - four or more animals $85.00 Annually Contractor Licenses If not licensed with the State Fee Comments Blacktopping & Cement(City Roads $100.00 Annually Commercial General Construction $100.00 Annually Demolition $100.00 Annually Excavating & Grading $100.00 Annually Fence $100.00 Annually Mechanical $100.00 Annually Outside Sewer & Water histallation $100.00 Annually Si $100.00 Annually Specialty Contractor $100.00 Annually Tree/Trimming Removal $100.00 Annually Updated January 1, 2025 Rental Licenses Fee Comments Single Family House, Condo, Townhouse $100.00 Annually Two -Family (Duplex) $50.00/unit Annually Miscellaneous City Licenses Fee Comments Amusement Devices $50.00 Per Device A art rent Unit License $200.00 Plus $25.00 per unit over 10. Annually Archery Hunting Permit $100.00 Plus $500.00 Escrow Assisted Living License $200.00 Annually Charitable Gambling Investigation Fee $100.00/hr Minimum 1 hour Golf Cart Permit for use on City roads $30.00 Annually Home Occupation Permit $100.00 Annually Nursing Home License $200.00 Annually Outdoor Entertainment Fee $5,000.00 Per event held by business w/ liquor license plus $5,000.00 escrow Utility Permit for Work in Right -of -Way City Area $200.00 Per Request Section 13 Miscellaneous Administrative Offenses Fee Comments Penalties for Alcohol, Tobacco, and Nicotine Sales Purchase, Possession $50.00 Issued by White Bear Lake Police Dept. Underage Consumption $50.00 Issued by White Bear Lake Police Dept. Lending ID to Underage Person $100.00 Issued by White Bear Lake Police Dept. License Holder, First Offense $150.00 Issued by White Bear Lake Police Dept. License Holder, Second Offense Within 12 Months $275.00 Issued by White Bear Lake Police Dept. License Holder, Third Offense Within 18 Months $500.00 Issued by White Bear Lake Police Dept. Other Alcohol, Tobacco, and Nicotine Related Offenses $100.00 Issued by White Bear Lake Police Dept. Penalties for Edible Cannabinoid Products Underage Consumption $50.00 Issued by White Bear Lake Police Dept. Lending ID to Underage Person $100.00 Issued by White Bear Lake Police Dept. License Holder, First Offense $150.00 Issued by White Bear Lake Police Dept. License Holder, Second Offense Within 12 Months $275.00 Issued by White Bear Lake Police Dept. Other Edible Cannabinoid-Related Offenses $100.00 Issued by White Bear Lake Police Dept. False Alarm User Fees 4-7 False Alarms $50.00/occurrence In one 1 calendar year Jan 1- Dec 31 8 plus False Alarms $150.00/occurrence In one 1 calendar year Jan - Dec 31 Heritage Hall Room Rental Fees Fee Comments Heritage Hall Rental Fees - Gem Lake & WBT Residents Large Conference Room on-Thur Evenings) Room Fee $25.00/hr minimum 2 hours Free during normal business hours Cleaning/Staffing Fee $20.00/hr minimum 2 hours Refundable Deposit $150.00 Large Conference Room(Fri-Sun) Room Fee $40.00/hr minimum 2 hours Cleaning/Staffing Fee $20.00/hr minimum 2 hours Refundable Deposit $150.00 Small Conference Room on-Thur Evenings) Room Fee $15.00/hr minimum 2 hours Free during normal business hours Cleaning/Staffing Fee $20.00/hr minimum 2 hours Refundable Deposit $50.00 Small Conference Room(Fri-Sun) Room Fee $25.00/hr minimum 2 hours Cleaning/Staffing Fee $20.00/hr minimum 2 hours Refundable Deposit $50.00 Heritage Hall Rental Fees - Non -Residents Large Conference Room on-Thur Evenings) Room Fee $50.00/hr minimum 2 hours $10 discount during normal business hours Cleaning/Staffing Fee $25.00/hr minimum 2 hours Refundable Deposit $150.00 Large Conference Room(Fri-Sun) Room Fee $75.00/hr minimum 2 hours Cleaning/Staffing Fee $25.00/hr minimum 2 hours Refundable Deposit $150.00 Small Conference Room on-Thur Evenings) Room Fee $30.00/hr minimum 2 hours $5 discount during normal business hours Cleaning/Staffing Fee $25.00/hr minimum 2 hours Refundable Deposit $50.00 Small Conference Room(Fri-Sun) Room Fee $50.00/hr minimum 2 hours Cleaning/Staffing Fee $25.00/hr minimum 2 hours Refundable Deposit $50.00 Updated January 1, 2025 Administration Fee Comments Administrative Charge $50.00 Copying Documents 1 to 100 Pages $0.25/ a e MN Statutes, Section 13.03 1 to 100 Pages — Double Sided $0.50/ a e MN Statutes, Section 13.03 Over 100 Pages Actual Cost of Data Collection & Copies MN Statutes, Section 13.03 Document Research $100.00/hr Minimum 15 minutes Mailing (Postage) and Packaging of Documents and Plans $40.00 Property Assessment and Searches Property Assessment Searches $50.00 Per Address/PIN If needed within 24 Hours $100.00 Per Address/PIN Return Check Charges $30.00 Use of City Professional Services Outside Consultants(Planner, Engineer, Attorney, etc. Actual Cost to the City ZoningAdministrator Actual Cost to the CityMinimum 1 hour Miscellaneous Fees Fee Comments Burning Permit Refer to the City of White Bear Lake page for permit and fees Comprehensive Plan, Local Water Management Plan, Water Distribution or Sewer Plan $200.00 Per Document plus Postage City Codes or Ordinances As indicated on the front page of said document Land Minim 400 yards or more $2,500.00, plus $3,000.00 escrow for review Tree & Vegetation Permits When a building permit has not been issued Per Development/Subdivision $1,500.00 Escrow for Review $3,000.00 Per Building Site $250.00 Escrow for Review $750.00 White Bear Township Fees for Services to the City of Gem Lake Flat rate of $95.00 per hour for all services (Accounting Clerk/Receptionist, Building Inspector, Clerk Treasurer, Finance Analyst and Officer, Para Legal Secretary, Planner, Secretary Receptionist, Public Works Director and all public works staff) Section 14 Other Inspections & Fees Fee Type Fee Comments Building Plan Check Fee 65% of Building Permit Fee Building Plan Check Fee for Similar Plans 25% of Building Permit Fee Plan Check Fee for Decks / Pergola / Gazebo $50.00 Street Maintenance Escrow — New Residential Construction $800.00 Street Maintenance Escrow — New, Expansion or Addition for Commercial Buildings $5,000.00 Erosion Control Escrow — Residential Construction $1,200.00 Erosion Control Escrow — Commercial $5,000.00 Soil Erosion Control Inspection $200.00 Fire Inspections $100.00 per unit Includes follow-up Inspections Outside of Normal Business Hours $100.00/hr Min Charge 2 Hrs Re -inspection Fees $100.00/hr Min Charge 2 Hrs Investigation Fee Up to the value of the permit with a min of $95.00 State Surchar e — Fixed Fee Permit $1.00 State Surcharge 1,000,000 or less .0005 x Valuation Refund Policy Request for refund must be in writing within 60 days of permit issuance. No more than 50% of the permit fee will be refunded. No refunds for plan review fees. The State Surcharge is 100% refundable. See the Electrical Permits section for information on electrical permit refunds. Updated January 1, 2025