Construction Hours

City Code 130.45 restricts the hours of operations from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. on weekdays, and from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekends and holidays.

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Engineering

Building Permits & Inspections

Fire Permits & Inspections

Fee Schedule

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Looking to build or develop in Shakopee? Here is information you need to know:

Choosing a Site

Our Economic Development Division can assist with finding an appropriate site for your project.

Zoning map and code
Contact the Planning & Zoning Division to discuss with you whether your project fits the city’s planning goals and zoning guidelines, as outlined in the 2040 Comprehensive Plan.

Meeting Design Standards

The Engineering Division will assist you in ensuring your project meets the city’s design criteria for new construction for street and utility improvements. City engineers review projects and set conditions for roads and utilities to ensure projects meet these design standards.

Developing your Site

If your project requires a conditional-use permit, our Planning Division can walk you through the process. New residential developments require preliminary and final plats.

Application information is available below under "Planning Permits."
Informational Handouts: Minor Subdivision, Conditional Use Permit, Planned Unit Development, Preliminary and Final Plats, etc…
Developer’s Agreement [PDF]

Larger projects may also be invited to present preliminary plans at the city’s Development Review Committee (DRC) meetings. These are comprised of representatives from various city departments. The DRC typically meets Wednesday mornings. Please contact Planning Division staff to get on the agenda.

Applying for Permits

Most city permits can be purchased online through our ePortal.

Commercial & Industrial Building Permit

Departments:Building%20Inspections

Categories:Building Permits
Email:permits@ShakopeeMN.gov
Phone:952-233-9396

Apply Online https://www.ShakopeeMN.gov/ePortal

A commercial construction permit is required for any new commercial or industrial building, as well as additions to and remodeling of an existing building. Normally, electrical, plumbing, heating/air-conditioning and sewer and water projects require additional permits.

How to apply

Register for an account on our ePortal for permits and licenses.
Submit your application and any supporting documentation within the ePortal.
Pay application fees, if applicable, in the ePortal using credit card or electronic check.

Submittal requirements

Please refer to the Submittal Requirements for Building Permits [PDF] checklist to ensure you are submitting the proper documentation.

Forms

Special Inspections Agreement Form [PDF]
Grading Permit Application
Fire Permits and Inspections: Fire Alarm Systems, Fire Sprinkler Systems and Special Hazard Fire Suppression and Detection Systems
Special Inspectors Testing Rules and Form

Sanitary Sewer Service Availability Charge (SAC)

This charge is applicable to various residential, commercial, public and institutional facilities. The Metropolitan Council determines the total number of units for each facility by utilizing the most recent edition of the Metropolitan Council SAC Procedures Manual.

Metropolitan Council SAC Fees

A SAC estimation tool is available on the Metropolitan Council's SAC fees website.

City of Shakopee SAC Fees

City of Shakopee SAC fees is available in the current Fee Schedule. You can also contact the Engineering Division at 952-233-9369.

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Tree Management and Landscaping

The city has established tree preservation regulations for residential and commercial development. If your project site has existing trees, it may be subject to these regulations. For more information, visit Tree Management for Developer s.

The city has established landscaping requirements for all residential, commercial and industrial new construction.

Business Utilities

Sanitary Sewer and Storm Water

Water and Electric

Water and electric services within the City of Shakopee are municipally-owned but independently operated by Shakopee Public Utilities (SPU). You can find SPU applications on its website at shakopeeutilities.com.

A portion of industrial land along County Road 101 in Shakopee receives electric service from Xcel Energy. See the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission’s Electric Utility Services Area map. Find more information about Xcel Energy’s services at www.xcelenergy.com.