Ch1.§1-5 · City of Nowthen public records

A. Repeal of General Ordinances. All general ordinances of the City passed prior to the adoption of this Code are hereby repealed, except such as are included in this Code or are by necessary implication herein reserved from repeal (subject to the saving clauses contained in the following sections), and excluding the following ordinances which are not hereby repealed: tax levy ordinances; appropriation ordinances; ordinances relating to boundaries and annexations; franchise ordinances and other ordinances granting special rights to persons or corporations; contract ordinances and ordinances authorizing the execution of a contract or the issuance of warrants; salary ordinances; ordinances establishing, naming or vacating streets, alleys or other public places; improvement ordinances; bond ordinances; ordinances relating to elections; ordinances relating to the transfer or acceptance of real estate by or from the City; and all special ordinances. B. Public Utility Ordinances. No ordinance relating to railroad crossings with streets and other public ways, or relating to the conduct, duties, service or rates of public utilities shall be repealed by virtue of the adoption of this Code or by virtue of the preceding section, excepting as this Code may contain provisions for such matters, in which case this Code shall be considered as amending such ordinance or ordinances in respect to such provisions only. C. Severability Clause. If any section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this Code or any part thereof is for any reason held to be unconstitutional or invalid or ineffective by any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity or effectiveness of the remaining portions of this Code, or any part thereof. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed each section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase thereof irrespective of the fact that any one (1) or more sections, subsections, subdivisions, paragraphs, sentences, clauses or phrases be declared unconstitutional, invalid, or ineffective. (Ordinance #39, adopted October 12, 2011)   # SECTION 2 ## FEE SCHEDULE <table> <tr> <th>Section:</th> <th></th> </tr> <tr> <td>1-2-1</td> <td>Purpose</td> </tr> <tr> <td>1-2-2</td> <td>Fee Schedule</td> </tr> </table> 1-2-1: Purpose: The purpose of this section is to establish certain fees for the delivery of services and processing of various permits and licenses as established by the Nowthen City Code to equitably allocate administrative costs to those generating the demand or utilizing the service. (Ordinance #39, adopted October 12, 2011) 1-2-2: Fee Schedule: The City Council hereby establishes the following schedule of fees (Ordinance 2025-11, adopted October 30, 2025): ### Administration <table> <tr> <td>General Labor</td> <td>$28.00/hour, billed in 15-minute increments</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Recording of Deeds</td> <td>$46.00/description</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Returned Check</td> <td>$25.00/check</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Public Office Filing</td> <td>$5.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Special Assessment Search</td> <td>$15.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Data Access Request</td> <td>$20 per hour plus $0.25/single-sided copy</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2">Copies</td> </tr> <tr> <td>All available sized regular paper</td> <td>$0.25/copy</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Cardstock Paper</td> <td>$0.50/one-sided or $0.75/two-sided</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Subdivision Ordinance</td> <td>$10.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Zoning Ordinance</td> <td>$20.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Platting Package</td> <td>$10.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2">Fire Services</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Emergency Medical Response (non-motor vehicle)</td> <td>No Charge</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Residential Structure Fire</td> <td>No Charge</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Commercial Structure Fire</td> <td>No Charge</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Grass Fires within a State Truck Highway or County Right- of-Way</td> <td>Costs Incurred</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Underground Pipeline Utility Breaks</td> <td>Costs Incurred</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Technical Rescue</td> <td>Costs Incurred</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Search & Rescue</td> <td>Costs Incurred</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Hazardous Materials Released</td> <td>Costs Incurred</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Illegal Activities</td> <td>Costs Incurred</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Arson</td> <td>Costs Incurred</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2">Animal Control</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Boarding</td> <td>Costs Incurred (Paid to Companion Animal Care and Control Directly)</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Veterinary Care</td> <td>Costs Incurred (Paid to Companion Animal Care and Control Directly)</td> </tr> </table>   <table> <tr> <td colspan="2">Recycling</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Small appliances: Curling Iron, Hair Dryer, Other handheld appliances</td> <td>$5.00 each</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Medium Appliances: Microwave, toaster, window a/c, small electrical fireplace, applicable yard equipment, and other on-counter items</td> <td>$10.00 each</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Large Appliances: Refrigerators, Washers, Dryers, Water Heaters, Stoves, Dishwashers, Humidifiers, Large electric fireplace, household fire extinguisher</td> <td>$20.00 each</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Treadmill/elliptical</td> <td>$80.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Vacuum Cleaner</td> <td>$5.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Commercial/Industrial Freezer (Survell)</td> <td>$150.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Recreational Vehicle (RV) Appliances - Gas/Ammonia</td> <td>Refrigerator (4' & under) - $175.00 Refrigerator (over 4') - $300.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>CRT/Non-flat Screen Television - Diagonal Measure</td> <td>13" & Under - $25.00 14" - 19" - $30.00 20" - 27" - $35.00 28" & Larger (including console) - $55.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Plasma/LCD Television/Flat Screen - Diagonal Measure</td> <td>32" or Less - $35 33" or More - $50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Motherboard/Laptop Computer</td> <td>$15.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Computer or Laptop Monitor (CRTs) - Diagonal Measure</td> <td>17" or Less - $30.00 18" or More - $35.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Small Electronics - Answering Machine, Docking Station, Game Console, Computer or Laptop Modem (External) Cellphone, Landline, Clock</td> <td>$10.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Computer Mouse & Keyboard</td> <td>No Charge</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Printer/Copier</td> <td>Small - $15.00 (Not Commercial) Larger or Laser - $35.00 Fax Machine - $20.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>VCR/DVD/CD Player</td> <td>$5.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Radio or Scanner</td> <td>$15.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Stereo Receiver</td> <td>$25.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Stereo Console</td> <td>$50.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Other Electronics not listed above: Small Electronics (handheld) Medium Electronics (tabletop) Large Electronics</td> <td>$5.00 $10.00 $20.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tires All other tires not listed, contact First State Tire for pricing</td> <td>Car/Light Truck, ATV/Motorcycle/Trailer up to 20" $6.00 Off Rim $7.00 On Rim Heavy Duty Truck/SUV Off Rim - $20.00 Heavy Duty Truck/SUV On Rim - $25.00 Semi-Truck Off Rim - $40 Semi-Truck On Rim - $50 Loader/Dump Truck - $450.00</td> </tr> </table>   <table> <tr> <th></th> <th>Tractor Off Rim - $60.00 Tractor On Rim - $75.00 Skid Steer Off Rim - $17.00 Skid Steer On Rim - $25.00 Skid Steer or Bobcat Tracks - $275.00 Snowmobile Tracks - $100.00</th> </tr> <tr> <td>Fluorescent Bulbs</td> <td>4' or less; Compact; Circular; U-bend - $1.00 Over 4' - $2.00 High Intensity Discharge Gas Bulb - $3.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mattresses & Box Springs Bring to city offices for recycling during regular office hours</td> <td>$50.00/item</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2">Historic Town Hall Use</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Nowthen Resident</td> <td>Rental - $65.00 Key, Damage & Cleaning Deposit - $50.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Non-Resident</td> <td>Rental - $135.00 Key, Damage & Cleaning Deposit - $50.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Government Groups Nowthen Senior Citizens (65 years or older ) Nowthen Resident funeral Receptions Nowthen Lions Nowthen Heritage Festival Committee</td> <td>Rental - No Charge Key, Damage & Cleaning Deposit - $50.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Kitchen Use</td> <td>Fee - $25.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Chairs</td> <td>Rental - $1.00 /chair Damage & Cleaning Deposit - $25.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2">Parks Usage</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Twin Lakes Beach Shelter & Nowthen Memorial Park Shelter</td> <td>Damage Deposit - $50.00 Rental Resident - $65.00 Rental Non-Resident - $135.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>All Other Park Shelters</td> <td>Damage Deposit - $50.00 Rental Resident - $25.00 Rental Non-Resident - $50.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Twin Lakes Park Concession</td> <td>Damage Deposit - $50.00 Rental Fee - $50.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Softball/Soccer Field (3-hour Minimum)</td> <td>Damage Deposit - $100.00 Resident & Non-Resident Rental - $10.00/hour</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Baseball Field (3-hour Minimum)</td> <td>Damage Deposit - $100.00 Resident & Non-Resident Rental - $10.00/hour</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tournament Field Usage</td> <td>Damage Deposit - $100.00 Resident & Non-Resident Rental - $250.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2">The City of Nowthen City Council reserves the authority to change or waive fees for non-profit organizations for all Facility Reservations.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Field Maintenance - Field dragged & foul lines marked</td> <td>$50.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2">Newsletter Advertising</td> </tr> </table>   <table> <tr> <th>1/8 Page</th> <th>$100.00</th> </tr> <tr> <td>1/4 Page</td> <td>$175.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>1/2 Page</td> <td>$250.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Full Page</td> <td>$375.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2">Non-profit Organizations may provide up to 1/4 page advertisement. If a larger advertising space is requested, then the fee is the (requested size) - $175.00 for the quarter page.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Maps</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>City Base Map - Black and White</td> <td>22" x 34" - $6.50 36" x 48" - $10.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>City Base Map - Colored</td> <td>22" X 34" - $35.00 36 X 48" $55.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Zoning Map</td> <td>11" x 17" - $1.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Cigarette & Liquor Licenses</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Cigarette</td> <td>$125.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Off-Sale Intoxicating (including Sunday Off-Sale)</td> <td>$240.00 This fee is subject to a $100.00 reduction if the license applicant adopts the programs listed in Minnesota Statute 340A.408, Subd. 3(c)</td> </tr> <tr> <td>On-Sale Intoxicating</td> <td>$2,500.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>On-Sale Club</td> <td>Under 200 Members - $300.00 201 - 500 Members - $500.00 501 - 1,000 Members - $650.00 1,001 - 2,000 Members - $800 2,001 - 4,000 Members - $1,000.00 4,001 - 6,000 Members - $2,000.00 Over 6,000 Members - $3,000.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday On-Sale Intoxicating</td> <td>$200.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Combination On/Off Sale</td> <td>$1,740.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Temporary On-Sale Intoxicating</td> <td>$50.00/day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>On-Sale Wine</td> <td>$750.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3.2 Beer</td> <td>$50.00/day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>One-Day Consumption and Display</td> <td>$25.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Consumption and Display</td> <td>$300.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Background Investigation</td> <td>$500.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Renewal Background</td> <td>$100.00</td> </tr> </table> # Building Inspection & Permit Fees The administration and issuance of permits, along with the collection of fees, shall be conducted in accordance with Minnesota Statutes § 326B and Minnesota Rules 1300.0120 and 1300.0160. All fees shall be commensurate with the level of service provided and be consistent with this adopted fee schedule. Subd. 1. Fee Multiplier Table (FMT). The following table establishes permit and inspection fees for all projects that require plan review or are not otherwise specifically identified within this fee schedule. The minimum fee for these permits is $125. The cost of plan review is separate, if applicable.   <table> <tr> <th>Valuation</th> <th>Permit Fee</th> </tr> <tr> <td>$1.00 to $4,000</td> <td>$125.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>$4001 to $25,000</td> <td>$125.00 for the first $4,000 plus $16.55 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $25,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td>$25,001 to $50,000</td> <td>$464.15 for the first $25,000 plus $12 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $50,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td>$50,001 to $100,000</td> <td>$764.15 for the first $50,000 plus $8.45 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $100,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td>$100,001 to $500,000</td> <td>$1,186.65 for the first $100,000 plus $6.75 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $500,000</td> </tr> <tr> <td>$500,001 to $1,000,000</td> <td>$3,886.65 for the first $500,000 plus $5.50 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $1,000,000; and</td> </tr> <tr> <td>$1,000,001 and up</td> <td>$6,636.65 for the first $1,000,000 plus $4.50 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof</td> </tr> </table> Subd. 2. Plumbing Permit Fees for Non-residential or Multi-Family Structures Regulated under the Minnesota State Building Code and Minnesota Rules Chapter 1305. The following permit fee table is based upon the construction valuation of the plumbing system. The cost of plan review is separate, if applicable. <table> <tr> <th>Valuation/Project Details</th> <th>Permit Fee</th> </tr> <tr> <td>$0 to $1,500</td> <td>$135.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>$1,501 to $2,500</td> <td>$135.00 for the first $1,500, plus $43 for each additional $500 or fraction thereof, to and including $2,500;</td> </tr> <tr> <td>$2,501 to $5,000</td> <td>$221.00 for the first $2,500, plus $28 for each additional $500 or fraction thereof, to and including $5,000;</td> </tr> <tr> <td>$5,001 to $25,000</td> <td>$361.00 for the first $5,000, plus $53 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $25,000;</td> </tr> <tr> <td>$25,001 to $50,000</td> <td>$1,421 for the first $25,000, plus $51 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $50,000;</td> </tr> <tr> <td>$50,001 to $500,000</td> <td>$2,696 for the first $50,000, plus $47 for each additional $10,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $500,000;</td> </tr> <tr> <td>$500,001 to $3,000,000</td> <td>$4,811 for the first $500,000, plus $61 for each additional $50,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $3,000,000; or</td> </tr> <tr> <td>$3,000,001 and over</td> <td>$7,861 for the first $3,000,000, plus $51 for each additional $100,000 or fraction thereof;</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Manufactured home park or campground</td> <td>$25 for each site, minimum charge of $135</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Single fixture permit</td> <td>$210.00</td> </tr> </table> Subd. 3. Plumbing Permit Fees for Structures Regulated under the Minnesota Residential Code. The following table establishes plumbing permit fees for one and two-family residential structures.   <table> <tr> <th>Type of Plumbing Permit</th> <th>Permit Fee, Per Dwelling Unit</th> </tr> <tr> <td>New construction</td> <td>$150.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Addition, alteration, remodel, or replacement</td> <td>$125.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Basement finish - Owner-occupied, non-rental (owner performed work)</td> <td>Included with building permit provided inspections are performed together (e.g. framing, rough-in plumbing and mechanical)</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Basement finish - Rental property and/or contractor- performed work</td> <td>$125.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Water heater, conditioning system, sewer or water connection, irrigation, backflow prevention or minor work</td> <td>$125.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Water heater, conditioning system, sewer or water connection, irrigation, backflow prevention and other minor work</td> <td>$185.00, provided work is installed and inspected simultaneously</td> </tr> </table> Subd. 4. Mechanical Permit Fees for Structures Regulated under the Minnesota Residential Code. The following table establishes mechanical permit fees for one and two-family residential structures: <table> <tr> <th>Type of Mechanical Permit</th> <th>Permit Fee, Per Dwelling Unit</th> </tr> <tr> <td>New construction (HVAC, mechanical ventilation system, and gas lines)</td> <td>$150.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Addition, alteration, remodel, or replacement</td> <td>$125.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Basement finish - Owner-occupied, non-rental (owner performed work)</td> <td>Included with building permit provided inspections are performed together (e.g. framing, rough-in plumbing and mechanical)</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Basement finish - Rental property and/or contractor- performed work</td> <td>$125.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Furnace, fireplace, air conditioner, garage heater, gas lines, miscellaneous appliance, or other minor work</td> <td>$125.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Furnace, fireplace, air conditioner, garage heater, gas lines, miscellaneous appliance, and other minor work</td> <td>$185.00, provided work is installed and inspected simultaneously</td> </tr> </table> Subd. 5 Fire Protection System Permits. The following table establishes permit and inspection fees for administration of fire protection permits as regulated according to Section 105.7.1 through 105.7.25 of the Minnesota State Fire Code (MSFC). The cost of plan review is separate, if applicable.   <table> <tr> <th>Valuation/Project Details</th> <th>Permit Fee</th> </tr> <tr> <td>$0 to $1,500</td> <td>$135.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>$1,501 to $2,500</td> <td>$135.00 for the first $1,500, plus $43 for each additional $500 or fraction thereof, to and including $2,500;</td> </tr> <tr> <td>$2,501 to $5,000</td> <td>$221.00 for the first $2,500, plus $28 for each additional $500 or fraction thereof, to and including $5,000;</td> </tr> <tr> <td>$5,001 to $25,000</td> <td>$361.00 for the first $5,000, plus $53 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $25,000;</td> </tr> <tr> <td>$25,001 to $50,000</td> <td>$1,421 for the first $25,000, plus $51 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $50,000;</td> </tr> <tr> <td>$50,001 to $500,000</td> <td>$2,696 for the first $50,000, plus $47 for each additional $10,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $500,000;</td> </tr> <tr> <td>$500,001 to $3,000,000</td> <td>$4,811 for the first $500,000, plus $61 for each additional $50,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $3,000,000; or</td> </tr> <tr> <td>$3,000,001 and over</td> <td>$7,861 for the first $3,000,000, plus $51 for each additional $100,000 or fraction thereof;</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Operational permits</td> <td>$350.00, duration of permit determined by the Fire Code Official or their designee</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Single fixture permit</td> <td>$210.00</td> </tr> </table> Subd. 6. Plan Review Fees. The following fees apply when an administrative or technical plan review is completed for all projects that are not otherwise specifically identified within this fee schedule. Plan review is determined by the Designated Building Official or their designee. ## (a) Building & Mechanical Permit Plan Review. (1) 65% of the permit fee as calculated in the FMT in Subd. 1. (2) Plan review fees for similar plans are set forth in Minnesota Rules 1300.0160. (3) Where a plan review fee is performed and charged for residential, the minimum fee for plan review is $81.25. (4) Where a plan review fee is performed and charged for non-residential and multi-family, the minimum fee is $150.00. (b) Plan Revisions. Applicant-submitted changes: (1) Non-Residential or Multi-Family Projects.   (i) Review of plans for which the Designated Building Official or their designee has issued two (2) or more requests for additional information: $125 per hour with a minimum of one-half (1/2) hour. (ii) Additional plan review required for changes, additions, or revisions to previously approved plans: $125 per hour with a minimum of one-half (1/2) hour. ## (2) Residential Projects. (i) Review of plans for which the Designated Building Official or their designee has issued two (2) or more requests for additional information: $95 per hour with a minimum of one-half (1/2) hour. (ii) Additional plan review required for changes, additions, or revisions to previously approved plans: $95 per hour with a minimum of one-half (1/2) hour. (c) Abandoned Permit Applications. When an application requiring plan review is submitted, and the applicant either: (1) Elects not to proceed following completion of the review, or (2) The application is deemed abandoned by the Designated Building Official pursuant to Minnesota Rules 1300.0120, Subpart 9; The applicant will be assessed one hundred percent (100%) of the plan review fee, for plan review and processing services, whether or not a permit is issued. (d) Non-Residential or Multi-Family Plumbing and Fire Construction Permit Plan Review: the following table establishes plan review and audit fees, unless otherwise indicated. These fees are based on the construction valuation of the performed work. This does not include the cost of the permit. <table> <tr> <th>Valuation/Project Details</th> <th>Plan Review Fee</th> </tr> <tr> <td>$0 to $1,500</td> <td>$135.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>$1,501 to $2,500</td> <td>$135.00 for the first $1,500, plus $28 for each additional $500 or fraction thereof, to and including $2,500;</td> </tr> <tr> <td>$2,501 to $5,000</td> <td>$191.00 for the first $2,500, plus $25 for each additional $500 or fraction thereof, to and including $5,000;</td> </tr> <tr> <td>$5,001 to $25,000</td> <td>$316.00 for the first $5,000, plus $33 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $25,000;</td> </tr> <tr> <td>$25,001 to $50,000</td> <td>$976 for the first $25,000, plus $31 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $50,000;</td> </tr> <tr> <td>$50,001 to $500,000</td> <td>$1,751 for the first $50,000, plus $23 for each additional $10,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $500,000;</td> </tr> <tr> <td>$500,001 to $3,000,000</td> <td>$2,786 for the first $500,000, plus $41 for each additional $100,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $3,000,000; and</td> </tr> <tr> <td>$3,000,001 and over</td> <td>$3,811 for the first $3,000,000, plus $33 for each additional $100,000 or fraction thereof;</td> </tr> </table>   <table> <tr> <th>Valuation/Project Details</th> <th>Plan Review Fee</th> </tr> <tr> <td rowspan="8">Manufactured home park or campground (plumbing only)</td> <td>One</td> </tr> <tr> <td>to 25 sites: $300</td> </tr> <tr> <td>26</td> </tr> <tr> <td>to 50 sites: $350</td> </tr> <tr> <td>51</td> </tr> <tr> <td>to 125 sites: $400</td> </tr> <tr> <td>More</td> </tr> <tr> <td>than 125 sites: $500</td> </tr> </table> # Subd. 7. Industrialized Modular or Prefabricated Buildings, Plan Review and Inspection Fees. (a) Inspections and Audit Fees. Inspection fees for industrialized modular or prefabricated buildings will be assessed at $125 per hour. (b) Plan Review Fees. The following fees are for plan review and inspections of industrialized or modular buildings as defined in Minnesota Statutes § 326B.103, subdivision 8a, and prefabricated buildings as defined in Minnesota Statutes § 326B.103, subdivision 10a. (1) Fees for the review of quality-control manuals, systems manuals, and related documents submitted are $125 per hour. (2) Fees for the review of building plans, specifications, installation instructions, and related documents submitted include sixty five (65) percent of the fee, minimum plan review fee of $150.00. Plan review is determined by Designated Building Official or their designee. Subd. 8. Project/Construction Valuation Determination. Valuation shall be assessed in accordance with Minnesota Rules 1300.0160. It must be based on the contract value with tables published by the State of Minnesota or the International Code Council (ICC), or as outlined in the following Building Valuation Data (BVD) table. <table> <tr> <th>Use</th> <th>Value Per Square Foot</th> </tr> <tr> <td>Slab on grade</td> <td>$17.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Crawl space</td> <td>$22.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Unfinished basement (new home or addition)</td> <td>$31.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Basement finish (new home)</td> <td>$56.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Basement finish (existing home)</td> <td>$25.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Main/first floor area (new home or addition)</td> <td>$150.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Second floor area (new home or addition)</td> <td>$125.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Attached garage</td> <td>$75.00</td> </tr> </table>   <table> <tr> <th>Use</th> <th>Value Per Square Foot</th> </tr> <tr> <td>Detached garage (slab on grade or frost protected footings)</td> <td>$60.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Post & beam accessory structure, interior finished</td> <td>$60.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Post & beam accessory structure, unfinished shell</td> <td>$25.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Lean-to</td> <td>$25.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Carport or gazebo</td> <td>$50.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Garage conversion to living space</td> <td>$75.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Porch, open</td> <td>$55.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Porch, 3-season</td> <td>$130.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Porch, 3-season on existing deck</td> <td>$100.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Porch, screened or breezeway, non-conditioned area</td> <td>$90.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Deck</td> <td>$45.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Roof over existing deck</td> <td>$50.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>In-ground pool</td> <td>$40.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Above-ground pool</td> <td>$15.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Remodel, repair, alteration, other</td> <td>Depends on the scope of work and required plan review and inspections</td> </tr> </table> Subd. 9. Other Permits and Fees. The following table identifies costs for permits or fees associated with administration of either the Minnesota State Building Code or Nowthen City Code. The minimum fee for the following permits is $125. Plan review is charged according to Subd. 6 of this fee schedule, unless otherwise identified. <table> <tr> <td>Description</td> <td>Cost (FMT = Fee Multiplier Table)</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Accessory structure building permit, residential</td> <td>Refer to the FMT in Subd. 1 Maximum fee: $850, includes plan review</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Addition, alteration, remodel, or repair building permit</td> <td>Refer to the FMT in Subd. 1</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Agriculture permit exemption administrative application</td> <td>$250, includes preliminary site plan review</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Basement finish building permit</td> <td>Refer to the FMT in Subd. 1 Maximum fee: $500, includes plan review</td> </tr> </table>   <table> <tr> <th>Description</th> <th>Cost (FMT = Fee Multiplier Table)</th> </tr> <tr> <td>Change of use/occupancy</td> <td>Refer to the FMT in Subd. 1 Minimum fee: $300</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Consultants, cost for service</td> <td>If the actual cost to the City of Nowthen for services provided by a contracted consultant is greater than indicated by this fee schedule, the greater rate shall be paid.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Deck building permit</td> <td>Refer to the FMT in Subd. 1 Maximum fee: $675, includes plan review (pertains only if a residential deck is attached to the primary dwelling)</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Demolition building permit, residential, non-residential, or multi-family</td> <td>$300, includes two (2) site inspections and administrative plan review</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fence building permit, over seven (7) feet high</td> <td>Refer to the FMT in Subd. 1</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Inspection, no fee specifically indicated</td> <td>$95 per hour, one (1) hour minimum</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Inspection, outside normal business hours</td> <td>$150 per hour, two (2) hour minimum</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Inspection, reinspection</td> <td>$95 per hour, one (1) hour minimum</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Investigation</td> <td>In addition to, but not to exceed, the original permit fee.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Manufactured home set-up building permit</td> <td>$375, includes mechanical and plumbing inspections and plan review</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mechanical single appliance permit, non-residential or multi-family</td> <td>$210.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mechanical temporary heating equipment, non- residential or multi-family</td> <td>$210.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Miscellaneous building permit, no fee specifically indicated</td> <td>Refer to the FMT in Subd. 1</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Moved-in structure building permit, residential</td> <td>$250 if the structure being moved is within the City of Nowthen; or $250 plus $95/hour plus mileage at the current IRS standard rate if the structure is located outside the City of Nowthen</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Reissuance or renewal of a permit</td> <td>Refer to the FMT in Subd. 1 and determined based on the remaining work to be completed. Minimum fee: $50.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Roof building permit, one and two-family residential</td> <td>$125.00</td> </tr> </table>   <table> <tr> <th>Description</th> <th>Cost (FMT = Fee Multiplier Table)</th> </tr> <tr> <td>Siding building permit, one and two-family residential</td> <td>$125.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Solar/Photovoltaic system building permit, one and two- family residential up to 3.5kW</td> <td>$175.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Solar/Photovoltaic system building permit, one and two- family residential over 3.5kW</td> <td>Refer to the FMT in Subd. 1</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Solar/Photovoltaic system building permit, non- residential or multi-family</td> <td>Refer to the FMT in Subd. 1</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Temporary certificate of occupancy</td> <td>One and two-family residential: $250.00 Non-residential or multi-family: $450.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Window same size replacement building permit, one and two-family residential</td> <td>$125.00 per dwelling unit</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Technology fee (includes contractor license verification)</td> <td>$10.00 per permit</td> </tr> <tr> <td rowspan="2">Driveway Access Permit Fee</td> <td>$150 Permit Fee Additional costs if culvert is purchased from city:</td> </tr> <tr> <td>15" Culvert - $17 per foot 12" Culvert - $16 per foot If Aprons (2) are needed - $60 ($30 each)</td> </tr> </table> Subd. 10. State Surcharge. In accordance with Minnesota Statutes § 326B.148, a state surcharge shall be charged on all permits, if applicable. Subd. 11. Refunds. The Designated Building Official may authorize refunds of up to eighty percent (80%) of the issued permit fee when no work has commenced and no inspections have been performed. (a) Requests must be submitted in writing by the permit applicant within one hundred eighty (180) days of permit issuance. (1) Within (10) business days of receipt, the Designated Building Official or their designee shall review the request and determine the amount to be refunded or provide written justification if the request is denied. (b) Fees retained shall cover expenses incurred for services rendered by the city and/or its consultant(s). (c) Refunds shall only be issued to the original payee. (d) No refunds shall be granted for the following: (1) Plan review fees; (2) Re-inspection fees; (3) State surcharge fees; (4) Fraudulent applications;   (5) Expired, revoked, suspended, or invalid permits; (6) Technology fee, unless canceled within the same business day; or (7) Contractor license verification. Subd. 12. Work Without a Permit. If work requiring a permit under state law, rule, or the Nowthen City Code has commenced without first obtaining a permit, an investigation shall be conducted before a permit may be issued. Investigation fees are identified in Subd. 10 of this fee schedule. This fee is in addition to the permit fee and is due whether or not a permit is ultimately issued. Subd. 13. Abandonment, Expiration, Revocation/Suspension, or Validity. The validity, expiration, suspension, and revocation of permits shall be governed by Minnesota Rules 1300.0120 and the following: (a) An application for a permit for any proposed work shall be considered abandoned one hundred eighty (180) days after the date of filing, except in the following cases: (1) The application has been actively pursued in good faith by the applicant, as determined by the Designated Building Official or their designee; and (2) A written request for an extension, not to exceed one hundred eighty (180) days, has been submitted with justifiable cause demonstrated, and the extension has been approved by the Designated Building Official or their designee. (b) Every permit issued shall expire unless the authorized work is commenced within one hundred eighty (180) days of issuance. The Designated Building Official or their designee may grant written extensions of time, not to exceed one hundred eighty (180) days, if the applicant demonstrates justifiable cause. (c) The Designated Building Official or their designee may suspend or revoke a permit if it was issued in error, if the application contained incorrect, inaccurate, or incomplete information, or if there is a violation of any state law, rule, or ordinance. (d) The issuance of a permit, or the approval of plans, specifications, or computations, shall not be construed as authorization for any violation of this code or any other ordinance of the City of Nowthen. Any permit purporting to authorize work in violation of the code or other ordinances shall be invalid. A permit also becomes invalid if the authorized work is suspended or abandoned for more than one hundred eighty (180) days, commencing on the first day the work was suspended or abandoned. Subd. 14. Subsurface Sewage Treatment System (SSTS) Fees. The following table identifies costs associated with SSTS administration and permits.   <table> <tr> <th>Description</th> <th>Fee</th> </tr> <tr> <td>SSTS: Type I, II, or III (new or replacement)</td> <td>$450.00 (includes soil verification)</td> </tr> <tr> <td>SSTS: Type IV or V (new or replacement for performance or engineered systems)</td> <td>$375.00 + Actual Cost</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Holding Tank (additional maintenance and operating permits required)</td> <td>$350.00 (includes first years' operating permit)</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Soil Site Review (charged in addition to the land use application)</td> <td>$250.00 + $100.00 per lot</td> </tr> <tr> <td>SSTS Abandonment/Removal</td> <td>$125.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Operating Permit</td> <td>$200.00 annually</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Maintenance Permit</td> <td>$20.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>SSTS Reinspection</td> <td>$95.00 per hour, 1 hour minimum</td> </tr> </table> ## Planning, Zoning, & Development Fees <table> <tr> <th colspan="2">Development Fees</th> </tr> <tr> <th>Zoning Letter - Standard Zoning Letter - Research Required</th> <th>$75.00 Costs Incurred</th> </tr> <tr> <td>Subdivision Lot Split or Reconfiguration</td> <td>Application -$250.00 Escrow - * see note below</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Minor Subdivision (1 - 3 lots)</td> <td>Application - $250.00 + $50.00/lot Escrow - $ * see note below</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Platting Park Dedication & Administration Fees, Security Escrow, and Engineering Escrow must be paid prior to the mylars, or deeds being stamped by the City Clerk</td> <td>Application - $250.00 + $50.00/lot Escrow - * see note below Security Escrow - 150% of the estimated construction cost Engineering Escrow - 7% Initial Security Amount Administration - 1% Total Construction Cost</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Comprehensive Plan/Zoning Ordinance Amendment</td> <td>Application - $250.00 Escrow - * see note below</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Conditional Use Permit, Interim Use Permit, or Variance</td> <td>Application - $250.00 Escrow - * see note below</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Site Plan or Concept Plan</td> <td>Application - $250.00 Escrow - * see note below</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Grading Plan Review and/or Grading Permit</td> <td>Application - $250.00 Escrow - * see note below</td> </tr> </table>   <table> <tr> <th></th> <th>Security Escrow - 150% of the estimated construction cost</th> </tr> <tr> <td>Excavation & Mining Permit</td> <td>Application - $250.00 Escrow - * see note below Annual Review - $100.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Easement Vacation</td> <td>Application - $250.00 Escrow - * see note below</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wetland Delineation Review</td> <td>Engineering Review Escrow - $2,000.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Right-of-Way Management</td> <td>Registration - $150.00 (one-time charge) $150.00 First 1,000 linear feet 0- 1,000 additional linear feet - $30.00</td> </tr> </table> *Professional Fees & Escrow Amounts: Refer to Section 1-2-3 of the City Code. Posted escrows shall be used as financial security to cover City expenses associated with the review of applications and pre-application expenses associated with specific properties as well as the administration of development agreements or other agreements related to those applications, including direct costs such as recording fees and third- party consultants (Attorney, Engineer, Planner, septic, or others). Escrow amounts for applications addressed in Section 1-2-3 E.1. shall be $1,500. The City Council may periodically review and revise all or portions of the fee schedule. The acceptance of all land use applications and issuance of permits shall not occur until a complete application has been filed and the appropriate fee has been paid. Land use applications must be accompanied by a fee and a non-interest-bearing escrow deposit. All fees and expenses are due whether the application is approved or denied. Responsibility for Fees & Costs: All applications and escrow agreements shall be signed by the applicant(s) and all owners of the property to which the escrow applies. The applicant(s) and owner(s) shall be deemed jointly and severally liable for the payment of all fees and escrows required by the City Code. In the event that the City 's administrative expenses, operating expense, and out of pocket expenses incurred in processing the applicants' and owners' request exceed the escrow amount, the applicant(s) and owner(s) shall remain liable for the amount of such costs incurred by the City regardless of whether the application is granted or denied. Upon completion of the review process or project for which an escrow has been posted, the City shall reconcile the escrow account with the applicant. Any unused funds shall be refunded to the applicant within sixty (60) days after the City determines that all costs and expenses incurred in connection with the application have been paid. Refunds shall be made to the party who originally deposited the escrow, unless otherwise directed in writing by the applicant and property owner. No interest shall accrue or be payable on escrow funds. Certification of Unpaid Costs & Expenses: All unpaid expenses incurred by the City under the City Code not covered by the escrow will be charged against the parcel subject to the land use application and will be the responsibility of the property owner pursuant to MN Statute Chapter 462, MN Statute §462.353, MN Statute §415.01 and MN Statute §366.012 and any other relevant statutes. The property owner shall be invoiced for the City's costs to where property tax statements are sent by the County. The invoice shall be paid within 30 days of the date of the invoice. Invoices not paid within 30 days of request for payment by the City shall accrue interest at the rate of 6% per year. Should property owner not reimburse the City within said time, the City shall be authorized to certify said unreimbursed costs plus interest to the County   Auditor for payment with the property owner's property taxes and said certified amounts shall constitute a lien against the property which shall be collected and enforced in the same manner as general property taxes pursuant to MN Statute §366.012. This cost recovery plus interest shall be in addition to any penalty or legal or equitable remedy the City may seek or receive for the violation of the City Code. Special Assessment: The City may approve a special assessment for the installation of the required municipal improvements which the property owner specifically agrees to be assessed for 100% of the project costs and waives all appeal rights under MN Statutes 429.081 or any other relevant statute. Said special assessment agreement shall be subject to the review and approval of the City Attorney. Grading, Landscaping, and Construction Escrows (Compliance with MPCA, NPDES, National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System in Compliance with City Code Section 9-4-5 F, & G) <table> <tr> <td>Single Family New Construction (Low Priority Uses):</td> <td>NPDES Inspection Fee - $200.00/lot NPDES Inspection/Compliance Escrow - $2,000.00/lot</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Single Family Alterations (Low Priority Uses): NPDES Inspection Escrow for separate grading permits or any other land disturbing activities which, in whole or in part, encompass 10,000 square feet or more, but do not exceed one (1) acre (43,560 square feet)</td> <td>NPDES Inspection Fee - $200.00/project NPDES Inspection/Compliance Escrow - $1,000.00/project</td> </tr> <tr> <td>All Other Uses (High Priority Uses): NPDES Inspection Escrow for all new non-residential principal or accessory buildings, building additions, platted subdivisions, grading permits, mining permits, and all land disturbing activities</td> <td>$2,000/lot minimum or as required by the City Engineer</td> </tr> </table> ### Other Fees <table> <tr> <th>Professional Consultant</th> <th>Costs Incurred</th> </tr> <tr> <td>Special Meetings</td> <td>Public Hearing - $500.00 City Council - $500.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Public Safety</td> <td>Littering & Illegal Dumping - $100.00 + Costs Incurred</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Excessive Use of Law Enforcement Services</td> <td>3rd Violation Annually and for Each Violation after the 3rd - $70.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td rowspan="2">Administrative Enforcement Fees</td> <td>$250.00 per week shall be assessed each week the violation continues, resulting in a total annual assessment of approximately $2,500 if not corrected within a full year. (Ordinance 2025- 10 Adopted Oct. 30, 2025)</td> </tr> <tr> <td>If a responsible party or property owner is charged with a subsequent administrative offense within twelve (12) months after payment of an administrative penalty for the same or a substantially similar offense, the administrative penalty for the subsequent</td> </tr> </table>   <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>offense shall be $1,250. (Ordinance 2025-10 Adopted Oct. 30, 2025)</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Administrative Hearing</td> <td>Costs Incurred In the event the administrative hearing officer makes any finding that the property owner has violated any of the City's ordinances, the City shall require the property owner to pay for such fees to hold the hearing. (Ordinance 2025-10 Adopted Oct. 30, 2025)</td> </tr> </table>

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