Permits & Licenses

Permits & Licenses

About Our Codes

The City of St. Louis Park utilizes the following codes:

• City Code & Zoning
   
• 2007 Minnesota State Building Code based on the 2006 IBC and IRC with amendments
   
• 2011 National Electrical Code
   
• 2009 Minnesota State Mechanical and Fuel Gas Codes based on the 2006 International Mechanical and Fuel Gas Codes with amendments
   
• 2009 Minnesota Plumbing Code
• Minnesota Energy Code
• Minnesota Accessibility Code
   
  Links
• Minnesota Codes at www.mncodes.com
   
• Minnesota Electricity Board at www.electricity.state.mn.us
   
• International Code Council at www.iccsafe.org
   
• Minnesota Codes at www.mncodes.com
   
• Minnesota Bookstore at www.comm.media.state.mn.us
   
• Minnesota Building Codes and Standards Division www.dli.mn.gov/main.asp.

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Medical Needs Permit

In special cases where residents have medical conditions, the City Code allows for issuance of a permit to restrict on-street public parking in-front of a residence.  To be considered for a permit, residents need to submit an application form with letter from their doctor.  Public Works staff evaluates the request and City Council...

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What happens after I get the permit?

Once you or your contractor have been granted a permit, you may begin with the approved work. For some projects, an inspection is required as you complete different stages of work. In example, an electrical rough-in inspection is required before you cover the wiring with drywall. For straightforward installations, such as a water heater, only a...

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Utility Permits

In St. Louis Park, sewer and water permits are required whenever an owner/occupant or the owner's agent intends to perform any work connected to the sanitary sewer, storm sewer, water service or fire service piping. If connections are needed into the public right-of-way, a separate Public Works permit application must be submitted. Permits are necessary...

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Tent & Canopy Permits

The use of tents or canopies for special public events or retail sales may require a permit. Please contact the Fire Department at least seven days before you plan to put up a tent or canopy for your event.
For more information, contact the Fire Department at (952) 924-2595

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Required Permits for Projects

The City of St. Louis Park has the following permits for projects:

Building & Remodeling Permits
Electrical Permits
Erosion Control Permits
Fence Permits
Irrigation System Permits
Land Use Permits
Certificate of Occupancy Permits
Mechanical Permits
Plumbing Permits
Point-of-Sale Permits
Recreational Fire Permits
Tent & Canopy Permits
Utility Permits

 

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Irrigation System Permits

Permits are required if you're connecting an underground lawn irrigation system to your building's water supply. Plumbing permits are needed for the piping connection because improper installation can allow water contaminated by fertilizer or pesticide to flow back into your home or our municipal drinking water supply. For more information, contact...

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Do I Need a Permit?

Permits are required for

• All new construction
• Any building addition
• Any remodeling that changes a building's structure, plumbing, mechanical or electrical system
• Any window, exterior door, or garage door replacement
• Any project that requires a property line or zoning review
• Adding insulation to your attic 
• Selling a home, condo, townhouse or duplex
• Selling a commercial building
• On-street parking during the winter
• Recreational fires
• Using the off-leash dog park
• Purchasing a gun

Click here for examples of work that require a permit:

Please note: Please contact the Inspections Department at (952) 924-2588 to verify whether your project requires a permit.

Permits are not needed for

• Painting
• Wallpapering  
• Replacing gutters
• Installing ceramic tile, carpeting or floor coverings

What documents do I need?
Construction-related permits generally require the items listed below; however, the documents you need may vary with the project. This is a general list; if you're unsure what to bring, please call (952)924-2588.

• Project plans or blueprints
• Site plan (if you're adding to the overall footprint of your property, installing a fence or building a deck or addition)
• Method of payment (cash, credit card or checks accepted)
• Contractors will also need their MN State License and EPA Lead Safe Certificate.

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Mechanical Permits

In St. Louis Park, mechanical permits are required whenever an owner or the owner's agent intends to build, alter, repair, move, or demolish a fuel-burning appliance or system. This includes replacing a furnace, boiler or furnace/air conditioner combination, direct vent fireplace, gas piping, gas stove, clothes dryer or other mechanical work. Permits...

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Electrical Permits

In St. Louis Park, electrical permits are required whenever an owner or the owner's agent intends to perform any work covered by the 2009 Minnesota State Building Code which includes the 2011 National Electrical Code published by the National Fire Protection Association. Permits are necessary for work on residential, commercial and industrial properties...

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Plumbing Permits

Requirements
In St. Louis Park, plumbing permits are required whenever an owner, licensed plumber or licensed water conditioning contractor perform any work covered by the Minnesota Plumbing Code. Permits are necessary for work on residential, commercial and industrial properties.

A plumbing permit is not required when work is limited to

• Repairing leaks in water piping
• Clearing stoppages in pipes
• Removing and reinstalling water closets. (However, if new material must be installed, a permit is required.)
• Annual testing of RPZ (Reduced Pressure Zone) backflow valves in potable water supply lines. (However, a permit is required if the RPZ is removed, replaced or rebuilt.)

Cost
Cash, checks and credit card payment are accepted.
City Permit Fees

More Information
Call the St. Louis Park Inspections Department at (952) 924-2588.

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Application Options

e-Permitting: Available for single residential items that require an electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and point of sale permits. e-Permitting is not available for commercial or industrial projects or projects requiring plan review, projects requiring zoning review, or any other residential remodeling projects that requiring multiple installations...

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Winter Parking Permit

• The household has no garage or driveway (no permit fee, limit two permits per household)
• The household has off-street parking for only one vehicle but owns two vehicles (no permit fee, limit one permit per household)
• The household has off-street parking for only one vehicle but owns three or more vehicles (one free permit and $125 for one additional permit, limit two permits per household)
• The household has off-street parking for two vehicles but owns three or more vehicles ($125 per permit, limit two permits per household)
• The household requires the aid of a licensed caregiver and does not have off-street parking for the caregiver's vehicle ($25 for caregiver's permit; limit of one caregiver permit per household)

Contact
Mark Hanson | Operations Superintendent
Municipal Service Center | 7305 Oxford Street | St. Louis Park, MN 55426
P: (952) 924-2186 | F: (952) 924-2560 | mhanson@stlouispark.org

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High School Area Parking Permit

On-street parking is restricted in the area of the high school.  If you live in the identified restricted area you are allowed to receive up to 4 permits to park on-street.  To be considered for a permit, residents need to submit an application and show proof of residence (i.e. driver’s license or utility bill).  Public Works...

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Requirements for Lead based Paint Poisoning Prevention

Beginning August 1, 2011, All Minnesota State Licensed Residential Building Contractors, Residential Remodelers, Roofers, and Mobile Home Installers must provide verification that they have certification in lead poisoning prevention from the EPA .

Verification of Contractor Certification Lead Based Paint Poisoning Prevention

Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry Information about the EPA Lead Rule

United States Environmental Protection Agency Lead Home Page

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Landscaping Permits

Fences: If you're planning on building a fence, visit the Inspections Department in City Hall to complete a permit application. Please bring a site plan or property survey with you. A fence permit is $15 and includes a plan review to help reduce the likelihood of expensive, after-the-fact enforcement that occurs when fence installation inadvertently...

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Have these ready when applying online

When you click on the ePermitting link, you will be connected to a new site. You should have these items on hand when you're ready to apply on-line.

• Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card or American Express
• Contractor license number (This requirement applies only to contractors. Homeowners doing work in their own home do not need a contractor license)
• Property address where work is to be done
• Click Here to apply on-line as an ePermit 

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ePermitting

The City of St. Louis Park is pleased to offer the following e-Permits online:

• NOTE: In this new application you MUST click the 'Create and Print Permit' box in order for the process to be completed
   
• Electrical for Residential A/C and/or Furnace, or a NSP Saver Switch
   
• Mechanical for Residential A/C and/or Furnace, or a Single Fuel Burning Appliance
   
• Plumbing for Residential Water Heater, Water Softener, or a Drinking System
   
• Point of Sale for Residential Single Family Home, Townhouse, Condo, or Duplex

Listed above are the only e-Permits options available. If you don't see what you are looking for, you must apply via mail, fax, email, or in-person.

Building Permits are not available using e-Permits, click here for the Building Permit application

Click here to go directly to e-Permitting.

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Building & Remodeling Permits

Obtaining a permit will ensure that your project meets building and zoning codes. Working without a permit increases the likelihood that work will have to be redone because of code violation. It may also protect your investment. Without a building permit, you may find yourself defending shoddy or unsafe work. For example, if you remodel a wall where...

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Fence Permits

If you're planning on building a fence, visit the Inspections Department in City Hall to complete a permit application. Please bring a site plan or property survey with you. A fence permit is $15 and includes a plan review to help reduce the likelihood of expensive, after-the-fact enforcement that occurs when fence installation inadvertently violates...

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Erosion Control Permit

Federal regulations require cities to enforce provisions of the Clean Water Act. Storm water is rainwater and water from sprinklers that carry dirt, fertilizer and other pollutants onto streets and down into storm sewers. Unlike water in sanitary sewer systems, storm water drains directly and untreated into lakes, ponds and rivers where it compromises...

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