[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Eureka 6-7-2005 (Ordinance 7, Chs. 1 and 2, of the 2005 Code); amended in its entirety 12-16-2025 by Ord. No. 2025-01. Subsequent amendments noted where applicable.]
A. 
Required application fees and escrow for a permit, license, or land use approval (such as a rezoning, variance, conditional use permit or interim use permit) must be paid at the time of application, unless otherwise specified by the ordinance that requires the permit, license, or land use approval. The application for a building permit shall be accompanied by a fee.
B. 
In addition, the applicant shall reimburse the Township for all attorney, planning, engineering, and other professional consultant costs, as well as Township staff time and any other actual costs incurred by the Township in reviewing and processing the application, in inspecting the work performed and in enforcing the permits, licenses and approvals and for any other actual costs directly related to the project.
C. 
To ensure payment of such expenses, the Township may require applicants to deposit escrow funds with the Township, in addition to the application fees, in an amount determined by the Town Board, Zoning Administrator or Planner as reasonable necessary to cover attorney, planning, engineering, professional consultant, and other related costs. Escrow deposits shall be applied as a credit toward the costs to be reimbursed under Section B. If actual costs exceed the escrowed amount, the applicant shall replenish the escrow within 15 days of notice. Any additional costs not covered by escrow shall be paid by the applicant within 30 days of billing. If the actual costs are less than the escrowed amount, the unused portion shall be returned to the applicant within 120 days of final action. Applicants may withdraw their applications at any time; however, escrow funds already expended shall not be refunded.
D. 
Where the estimated cost of proposed construction, erection, conversion, alteration, or enlargement is in excess of $75,000, and in the judgment of the Town Board it should be desirable or necessary to employ the professional services of a registered engineer, architect, or other qualified personnel to examine the structure under construction, then the total amount of the fees shall be increased by the amount necessary to pay for such professional services.
E. 
Any person delinquent in paying any fee or escrow authorized and established pursuant to this chapter shall have such delinquent amount be a lien upon their property. All such amounts which on September 1 of each year are more than 30 days past due, and having been properly billed to the applicant, shall be deemed a delinquent account and may be certified by the Town Clerk/Treasurer who shall prepare an assessment roll each year providing for assessment of the delinquent fee or escrow against the respective property which is the subject of the application which generated said fee or escrow. This assessment roll shall be delivered to the Town Board for adoption on or before September 15 of each year, and upon approval thereof the amount shall be certified by the Town Clerk to the Auditor of Dakota County before the 15th day of October each year. The Town, in so certifying such charges to the County Auditor, shall specify the name of the owner of the property, the description of the property and the amount thereof. It shall be sufficient to use the name and property description shown on the tax records maintained by the Dakota County Department of Property Taxation and Records. The amount so certified shall be extended by the Auditor on the tax roll against such property in the same manner as other taxes. Such action is not exclusive and shall not preclude the Town from using legal action to collect such delinquent fees or escrows.
The following fees and escrow amounts are required and are hereby established:
A. 
Mineral extraction.
(1) 
Initial application fee for new mineral extraction permit: $600.
(2) 
Escrow for initial application for new mineral extraction facility: minimum $7,500 or as determined in § 126-1C.
(3) 
Annual review fee for interim use mineral extraction facility: $150 or $6 per 1,000 cubic yards of material removed the previous calendar year, whichever is greater.
(4) 
Annual review fee for preexisting nonconforming use mineral extraction facility: $150 or $6 per 1,000 cubic yards of material removed the previous calendar year, whichever is greater.
B. 
Outdoor assemblies: $100 for license to hold assembly for one day; additional license required for each day and each location for $100 each. In addition to the license fee, the licensee is required to file a bond with the Town Clerk in the amount of $100 per person for the maximum number of people permitted to assemble.
C. 
Driveway or approach permit and one inspection: $150.00.
D. 
Building permit fees: valuation based using Minnesota State Statute § 326B.153.
Work Valuation
Permit Fee
$0 to $500
$29.50
$501 to $2,000
$28 for the first $500 + $3.70 per additional $100
$2,001 to $25,000
$83.50 for the first $2,000 + $16.55 per additional $1,000
$25,001 to $50,000
$464.15 for the first $25,000 + $12.55 per additional $1,000
$50,001 to $100,000
$764.15 for the first $50,000 + $8.45 per additional $1,000
$100,001 to $500,000
$1,186.65 for the first $100,000 + $5.50 per additional $1,000
$500.001 to $1,000,000
$3,886.65 for the first $500,000 + $5.50 per additional $1,000
$1,000,001 and higher
$6,636.65 for the first $25,000 + $4.50 per additional $1,000
E. 
State surcharge: based using Minnesota State Statute § 326B.148 surcharge.
Work Valuation
Surcharge
$1,000,000 or less
(0.0005) X the valuation
$1,000,000.01 to $2,000,000
(0.0004) X the valuation + $500
$2,000,000.01 to $3,000,000
(0.0003) X the valuation + $900
$3,000,000.01 to $4,000,000
(0.0002) X the valuation + $1,200
$4,000,000.01 to $5,000,000
(0.0001) X the valuation + $1,400
$5,000,000.01 and higher
(0.00005) X the valuation + $1,500
Flat fee (permits under $2,010)
$1
F. 
Residential building permit and renewal of building permit.
(1) 
Application/administrative fee:
(a) 
New primary structure: $100.00.
(b) 
Remodel: $50.00.
(c) 
Deck: $50.00.
(d) 
Solar: $50.00.
(e) 
Fence: $50.00.
(f) 
Accessory structure: $50.00.
(g) 
Agriculture Exempt Structure: $50.00.
(h) 
Other not listed above: $50.00.
(2) 
Permit fee: valuation based using Minnesota State Statute § 326B.153, building permit fees (see Subsection D, Building permit fees, above).
(3) 
Plan review fee: 65% of the permit fee.
(4) 
Other inspections and fees: $85 per hour (minimum charge 1/2 hour).
(5) 
Special investigation fee (for work done without permit): 100% of building permit fee, in addition to permit and plan review fees.
(6) 
Renewal of building permit: 50% of the permit fee as established in Minnesota State Statute § 326B.153, building permit fees.
G. 
Residential plumbing permit.
(1) 
Alteration: $125 + $1 state surcharge = $126.
(2) 
New: $125 + $1 state surcharge = $126.
(3) 
Sprinkler/irrigation system: $125 + $1 state surcharge = $126.
(4) 
Special investigation fee (for work without permit): 100% of applicable fee, in addition to fee.
H. 
Residential mechanical permit.
(1) 
A permit is required for each heating or air-conditioning unit, including air exchangers, in-floor heat system, gas log/fireplaces, factory wood burning and factory fireplaces.
(2) 
Furnace and air conditioning are considered one unit for new home construction only.
(3) 
Alteration: $125 + $1 state surcharge = $126.
(4) 
New: $125 + $1 state surcharge = $126.
(5) 
Masonry fireplaces require a regular building permit; need to submit plans and fees based on valuation.
(6) 
Special investigation fee (for work without permit): 100% of applicable fee, in addition to fee.
I. 
Residential maintenance permits.
(1) 
Roofing: $125 + $1 state surcharge = $126.
(2) 
Siding: $125 + $1 state surcharge = $126.
(3) 
Window/door replacement (same size) = $125 + $1 state surcharge = $126.
(4) 
Demolition: $150 + $1 state surcharge = $151.
J. 
Other residential permits.
(1) 
Window/door replacement (change in size): valuation based using Minnesota State Statute § 326B.153, building permit fees (see Subsection D, Building permit fees, above) + state surcharge (see Subsection E, State surcharge above) + plan review fee: 65% of the permit fee.
(2) 
Permanent signs: valuation based using Minnesota State Statute § 326B.153, building permit fees (see Subsection D, Building permit fees, above) + state surcharge (see Subsection E, State surcharge, above) + plan review fee: 65% of the permit fee.
(3) 
Fences 6' and higher: Valuation based using Minnesota State Statute 326B.153, Building Permit Fees (see Subsection D, Building permit fees, above) + state surcharge (see Subsection E, State surcharge, above). Plan review fee: 65% of the permit fee.
K. 
Swimming pools fee amount: for all in-ground swimming pools and for all aboveground swimming pools designed to hold more than 5,000 gallons of water, the fee amount shall be determined by the provisions of § 126-2D(2), as amended from time to time.
L. 
Moving building(s) into or within the Township.
(1) 
Application fee: $50.
(2) 
Permit fee: valuation based using Minnesota State Statute § 326B.153, building permit fees (see Subsection D, Building permit fees, above).
(3) 
Plan review fee: 65% of the permit fee.
M. 
Commercial project fees include but are not limited to building, demolition, plumbing, mechanical, fire suppression, alarms, fences/walls over six feet and permanent signs.
(1) 
Permit application/administrative fee: $75.
(2) 
Permit fees: valuation based using Minnesota State Statute § 326B.153, building permit fees (see Subsection D, Building permit fees, above) + state surcharge (see Subsection E, State surcharge, above).
(3) 
Plan review fee: 65% of the permit fee.
(4) 
Other inspections and fees: $85 per hour (minimum charge 1/2 hour).
(5) 
Special investigation fee (for work done without permit): 100% of building permit fee, in addition to permit and plan review fees.
(6) 
Renewal of building permit: 50% of the permit fee as established in the State Building Code.
N. 
Fee for inspection by Town Board or Planning Commission member connected to a permit application or renewal: $50 per inspecting member.
O. 
Other inspections and fees per building official contract.
(1) 
Inspections outside of normal business hours, minimum two-hour charge: $120 per hour.
(2) 
Reinspection fee: $85 each.
(3) 
Inspections for which no fee is specifically indicated, minimum 1/2-hour charge: $85 per hour.
(4) 
Site inspection fee, required on all new construction:
(a) 
Residential $50 each.
(b) 
Commercial: $75 each.
(5) 
Additional plan review required by changes, additions, or revisions to approved plans, minimum 1/2-hour charge: $85 per hour.
(6) 
Miscellaneous and special services, as per contract: $85 per hour.
P. 
Conditional use permit.
(1) 
Application for conditional use permit: $600 plus escrow as determined in § 126-1C.
(2) 
Application for amended conditional use permit: $600 plus escrow as determined in § 126-1C.
(3) 
Review of conditional use permit: $25.
(4) 
Applicant is responsible for filing documents with Dakota County Recorder's office and providing the Township with an official copy within 90 days.
Q. 
Interim use permit or renewal of interim use permit (except mining)..
(1) 
Application for interim use permit: $600 plus escrow as determined in § 126-1C.
(2) 
Application for amended interim use permit: $600 plus escrow as determined in § 126-1C.
(3) 
Review of interim use permit: $25.
(4) 
Applicant is responsible for filing documents with Dakota County Recorder's office and providing the Township with an official copy within 90 days.
R. 
Legal nonconforming uses, lots, or structures.
(1) 
Application for verification of a nonconforming use, structure, or lot: $50 or actual staff time, whichever is greater.
(2) 
Application for expansion or alteration of a nonconforming use: $600 plus escrow as determined in § 126-1C.
S. 
Variance: $600 plus escrow as determined in § 126-1C.
T. 
Amendment to Chapter 240, Zoning, application fee: $600 plus escrow as determined in § 126-1C.
U. 
Application fee for subdividing or platting of new land: $600 plus escrow as determined in § 126-1C.
V. 
Lot split request: $50 or actual staff time, whichever is greater.
W. 
Lot of record verification: $50 plus escrow as determined in § 126-1C.
X. 
Housing right transfer.
(1) 
$50 or actual staff time, whichever is greater.
(2) 
County filing fee: filing fee as established by Dakota County Recorder's office.
Y. 
Housing right eligibility permit.
(1) 
$50 or actual staff time, whichever is greater.
(2) 
County filing fee: filing fee as established by Dakota County Recorder's office.
Z. 
Right-of-way fees.
(1) 
Fees.
(a) 
Permit fees.
[1] 
Permit application fee, local: $125 each.
[2] 
Permit application fee, large/multi-state: $500 each.
[3] 
Repair/general work not specified: $125 each.
[4] 
Trench/plow/boring/overhead/holes: $150 per mile.
[5] 
Access point: $50 each.
(b) 
Delay penalty/permit extension: $50 first week plus $25 each additional week.
(c) 
Unauthorized work: double permit fee.
(d) 
Closure of public road: $250 per day.
(e) 
Escrow (preferred)/bond.
[1] 
Local utility: minimum $2,500 maintained weekly or as determined in § 126-1C.
[2] 
Large/multi-state utility: minimum $2,500 maintained weekly or as determined in § 126-1C.
[3] 
Fees regarding escrows (not all-inclusive):
[a] 
Degradation fee: $100 plus cost to repair areas not completed by applicant.
[b] 
Additional road inspections: $50 for each additional inspection.
(f) 
Telephone/fiber-optic cable installation: see Chapter 227, Utility Installation.
(g) 
Obstruction: $100 per day.
(h) 
Additional road agreement may be required.
(2) 
Definitions. As used in this Subsection Y, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
DEGRADATION
Diminution or reduction of strength, efficacy, or value.
LARGE UTILITY
Company that provides public utility service outside the Township; pass-through utilities, such as fiber-optic cable, power lines, communication lines, cable, buried or aboveground.
LOCAL UTILITY
Company that provides public utility service locally to the Township residents.
OBSTRUCTION
The act of obstructing; impedes; an obstacle; impediment; hindrance, in the road right-of-way.
AA. 
North Cannon watershed.
(1) 
North Cannon watershed permit application: $600 plus $1,000 escrow for legal notices, planning, engineering, and legal services and drafting of minutes.
(2) 
North Cannon watershed stormwater pollution prevention plan (SWPPP) security. The minimum amount of the SWPPP security held shall be based on $3,000 per cumulative acre of land disturbance. For projects that discharge to special waters, the minimum SWPPP security shall be increased to $5,000 per cumulative acre of land disturbance. The Township may require additional SWPPP securities if needed.
BB. 
Special meetings.
(1) 
Special meeting of the Town Board: $625 plus escrow as determined in § 126-1C.
(2) 
Special meeting of the Planning Commission: $625 plus escrow as determined in § 126-1C.
CC. 
Administration fee for agricultural preserve: $50 or actual staff time, whichever is greater.
DD. 
Administrative staff time: $50.00 an hour, billed in quarter increments.
EE. 
Private kennel operator's license:
(1) 
Initial license: $100.
(2) 
Renewal license: $100.
FF. 
Sign permit: $50 plus Building Official fees.
GG. 
Any escrow fund that is depleted in the process must be replaced in equal amount prior to action on the application and any balance due will require full payment as a condition of any approval and receipt of payment prior to the commencement of any activity authorized in the approval. Failure to pay all bills exceeding an escrow fund required in this section may result in placing delinquent payments on property taxes.