Spring Lake Park

Code Enforcement Department

PERMITS

Building Permits are required for most all building projects, including new construction, additions, structural changes, decks, finished basements, and pools, sheds 120 or more square feet in area, demolition, roofing, siding, and window replacements. Contractors must have a current state license on file with the city or be licensed with the City. Click below for more information.

Residential Uses:

• Deck Requirements (PDF)
• Home Addition Requirements (PDF)
• Shed Requirements (PDF)
• Garage Requirements (PDF)
• Swimming Pool Requirements (PDF)
• Vinyl Siding Requirements (PDF)
• Roof Finishing Requirements (PDF)
• Basement Finishing Requirements (PDF)
• Egress Window Requirements (PDF)
• Handrail Requirements (PDF)
• Smoke Detector Requirements (PDF)
• Garage Separation Requirements (PDF)
• Furnace Size Calculation Worksheet (PDF)
• Building Permit Application (PDF)
• Residential Building Permit Fees (PDF)

Commercial Uses:

• Parking Lot Requirements (PDF)
• Dumpster Requirements (PDF)
• Building Permit Application (PDF)
• Commercial Building Permit Fees (PDF)

Zoning Permits are required for all sheds and structures less than 120 square feet in area, fences, and driveways. Contractors must have a current state license on file with the city. A $35 fee is charged for all zoning permits. Click below for more information.

• Shed Requirements (PDF)
• Driveway Requirements (PDF)
• Residential Curb-Cut Requirements (PDF)
• Residential Apron Details (PDF)
• Fence Requirements (PDF)
• Zoning Permit Application (PDF)

Demolition Permits are required whenever an existing residential home, detached garage, commercial building, or commercial accessory building are to be removed. Demolition fees for residential demolition is $40 and for commercial demolition $70. Click below for more information.

• Demolition Requirements (PDF)
• Demolition Application (PDF)
• MN Pollution Control Agency Application (PDF)

Plumbing Permits are required for all changes to plumbing, including installation or replacement of a water softener, water heater, and back flow preventer for a lawn irrigation system. For water heater replacements, a fresh air intake must be installed if not existing. Plumbers must have a current state license and bond on file with the city and are also required to submit their certificate of insurance with the City listed as the holder. Click below for more information.

• Plumbing Requirements (PDF)
• ADA Plumbing Requirements (PDF)
• Water Installation Requirements (PDF)
• Capping & Sealing Well Requirements (PDF)
• Plumbing Fees (PDF)
• Plumbing Permit Application (PDF)

Sewer Permits are required for all work conducted to repair or install a new or existing sewer service line. All contractors must have a current state license and bond on file with the city and are also required to submit their certificate of insurance with the City listed as the holder. Click below for more information.

• Sewer Installation Requirements (PDF)
• Sewer Fees (PDF)
• Plumbing Permit Application (PDF)

Mechanical Permits are required for most HVAC work, including the installation or replacement of a furnace, air conditioner, fireplace, and wood stove or HRV unit. For furnace replacement, a fresh air intake must be installed if not existing. Click below for more information.

• HVAC Requirements (PDF)
• Unvented Room Heater Requirements (PDF)
• Furnace Size Calculation Worksheet (PDF)
• HVAC Fees (PDF)
• Mechanical Permit Application (PDF)

Electrical Permits are required for all electrical wiring. Applicants may use our permit application or the State Request for Electrical Inspection form. Permit Applications can be obtained over the counter at City Hall for $1.50 or by mail from the State Board of Electricity. All permit fees depend on the work being done. Contact the electrical inspector, Kim Sparrow, at (763) 464-3023 between 7 and 9 a.m. Monday through Friday. Click below for more information.

• Electrical Inspections Made Easy (PDF)
• Completing Electrical Inspection Forms (PDF)
• Electrical Fees (PDF)

Sign Permits are required for all commercial signage. Click below for more information.

Sign Requirements

• Commercial Sign Permit Application (PDF)
• Temporary Sign Permit Application (PDF)