Letter From the Mayor – Spring 2023
Dear Friends and Neighbors,
I hope all is well with you and your families. As we transition from winter into spring, I want to update you regarding some current City-related issues and review some of Dellwood’s Ordinances.
Ordinance 2022-02 (Land Use Moratorium) Adopted by City Council
The City Council of Dellwood adopted Ordinance 2022-02 (Land Use Moratorium) at its regular meeting on September 13th, 2022.
Notice of consideration of subdivision moratorium ordinance
Notice of Ordinance Consideration
Notice is hereby given that the Dellwood City Council will be considering Ordinance 2022-02 (Subdivision Moratorium) at the September 2022 City Council Meeting on 9/13/2022. A link to the current version of the ordinance has been placed below.
2022 City Fee Schedule
The 2022 City Fee Schedule is now available online. The updated fee schedule is effective January 12, 2022.
Fee Schedule
City of Dellwood Fee Schedule - City Code Section 30.11
The City Council may adopt those fees and charges that are authorized by this code. Until a fee becomes effective, all fees and charges established by ordinance or resolution prior to the adoption of this code shall remain in effect. Once a fee has become effective any previous fee is no longer in effect. License fees are annual fees and permit fees are for each permit, unless specified otherwise. The following license fees and permit fees shall be paid to the City Clerk together with the application for license or permit:
* This page was last updated on May 6, 2024 with the latest fees. For a PDF copy of the Fee Schedule, please Click Here.
EFFECTIVE JANUARY 12, 2024 (LAST REVISION)
General Fees
| For all licenses and permits not listed below | $30.00 |
Administrative Fees
| Copies | $0.25 per sheet (residents free within reason) |
| Return Check Fee | $30.00 |
Business & License Fees
| Garbage License (Section 50.12) | $200.00 |
| Vendor License Application Fee | $1.00 per application |
| Vendor License | $200.00 |
| Liquor License (Chapter 112) | $600.00 |
| Temporary Liquor License | $0.00 per permit |
| Cigarette License (Chapter 114) | $40.00 |
Animal Control Fees
| Animal License (Section 91.02) | $10.00 for two years |
| Animal Control Impound Fee (Section 91.07) | $90.00 per occurrence PLUS |
| * $22 daily impound and any veterinary costs | |
| * All fees incurred by the City shall be born by the animal owner |
General Permit Fees
| Gambling Permit (Chapter 116) | $0.00 |
| Fireworks Application Permit Fee (Section 130.03) | $200.00 |
| Open Burning Permit (Section 130.09) | Amount required by White Bear Lake Fire Department |
| Public Dance Permit (Section 118.03) | $200.00 |
Building Permits & Fees
| Building Permits | On Valuation |
| Plan Check Fee | 65% of building permit fee |
| Recurring Plan Check Fee | 25% of building permit fee |
| Plumbing (residential) | $100.00 & $1.00 surcharge |
| Mechanical (residential) | $100.00 & $1.00 surcharge |
| Air Conditioning Installation | $100.00 & $1.00 surcharge |
| Air Conditioning (part of mechanical installation) | $100.00 & $1.00 surcharge |
| Gas piping (that is not part of mechanical installation) | $100.00 & $1.00 surcharge |
| Fireplace (gas or wood) | $100.00 & $1.00 surcharge |
| Re-roofing (residential) | On Valuation & $1.00 surcharge |
| Re-siding | On Valuation & $1.00 surcharge |
| Window replacement (in existing opening) | On Valuation & $1.00 surcharge |
| Demolition | $100.00 & $1.00 surcharge |
| Other maintenance of minor projects as determined by the Building Official | $80.00 & $1.00 surcharge |
| Other Inspections and Fees: | |
| - Inspections outside of normal business hours | $47.00 per hour* |
| - Re-Inspection fees | $47.00 per hour* |
| - Inspections for which no fee is specifically indicated | $47.00 per hour* (minimum charge one-half hour) |
| - Additional plan review required by changes, additions or revisions to plans | $47.00 per hour* |
| - For use of outside consultants for plan checking and inspections or both | Actual costs** |
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* Or the total hourly cost to the jurisdiction, whichever is the greatest. The cost shall include supervision, overhead, equipment, hourly wages and fringe benefits of the employees involved.
** Actual costs including administrative and overhead costs. |
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| Septic Permit | $800.00 |
| - Maintenance Report Fee | $25.00 |
Land Use & Zoning Fees
| Variance, Appeal, Conditional Use Permit, Interim Use Permit, Amendment, Minor Subdivision, Preliminary Plat, Final Plat (Section 152.13), Excavation, Grading & Filling Permits (Section 152.06.G), Stormwater Management Plan (Section 53.095) | $200.00 base fee plus $1000.00 escrow* |
| *Escrow may be reduced to $500 by the City Clerk for minor applications in the sole judgment of the City Clerk | |
| Antenna/Tower Conditional Use Permit (Section 155.05) | $1000.00 |
| Antenna/Tower Annual Inspection Fee | $300.00 |
| WECS Annual Inspection Fee (Section 155.15.1.4) | $100.00 |
| Zoning Permit (including Pool Permit in Section 153.04) | $75.00 |
| Septic Site Plan Review | $200.00 |
| Zoning and Engineering Site Plan Review | $100.00 |
| Right-of-Way or Public Easement Vacation | $200.00 plus $600.00 escrow |
Right-of-Way Use Fees
| Right-of-Way Registration Fee (Section 56.05) | $100.00 |
| Right-of-Way Excavation Permit (Section 56.12) | $500.00 |
| Right-of-Way Construction Escrow (Section 55.01) | $1000.00 |
| Right-of-Way Permits (Section 56.12) | $25.00 |
Public Safety & Enforcement Fees
| False Alarm Fees (Sections 135.03 and 135.05) | |
| - Alarms 3-6 | $50.00 |
| - Alarms 7+ | $100.00 |
| Administrative Penalties (Section 30.16) | |
| - Building Code (Chapter 90) | $300.00 |
| - Sewer Ordinance (Chapter 51) | $300.00 |
| - Sign Ordinance (Chapter 94) | $100.00 |
| - Parking Regulations (Chapter 71) | $75.00 |
| - Road Escrow (Chapter 55) | $200.00 |
| - Fence (Chapter 93) | $200.00 |
| - Exterior Storage (Chapter 95) | $200.00 |
| - Peddlers (Chapter 113) | $200.00 |
| - Excavation/Filling (Chapter 152) | $150.00 |
| - Animal Licensing & Control (Chapter 91) | $150.00 |
| - All other offenses | $75.00 |