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Building Permits
Required prior to any change of tenant or building use to ensure the new use complies with City zoning regulations and building codes. Necessary whether the usage change applies to one tenant (e.g., office space to physician’s practice) or the entire building.
If the proposed use does not change Minnesota State Building Code occupancy classification or the required building construction type AND complies with City zoning regulations, a certificate of occupancy is issued.
A SAC estimation tool is available on the Metropolitan Council's SAC fees website.
Commercial Properties Only
Required prior to any change of tenant or building use to ensure the new use complies with City zoning regulations and building codes. Necessary whether the usage change applies to one tenant (e.g., office space to physician’s practice) or the entire building.
Apply through our ePortal for permits and licenses.
City staff will review the proposed building use change to determine whether any further requirements must be met.
Scenario 1
If the proposed use does not change Minnesota State Building Code occupancy classification or the required building construction type AND complies with City zoning regulations, a certificate of occupancy is issued.
Applicant is responsible for fees per the current fee schedule, which can be paid through the ePortal via credit card or electronic check.
Scenario 2
If no remodeling is planned to accommodate the new use, the City Building Official and/or Fire Marshall will inspect the property for compliance with the current Minnesota State Code requirements for the proposed use.
If corrections are needed, plans and permits may be required. Once work is completed and the building is in compliance, a certificate of occupancy is issued.
Scenario 3
If remodeling is planned to accommodate the new use, a building permit is required in lieu of a Change of Occupancy. Staff will review architectural drawings to ensure plans conform to Minnesota State Code requirements.
As construction is completed, inspectors will verify that work complies with applicable codes. Once all remodeling is completed and has passed inspection, a certificate of occupancy is issued.
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 a credit card or electronic check.
Submittal requirements
Please refer to the Submittal Requirements for Building Permits checklist to ensure you are submitting the proper documentation.Forms
- Special Inspections Agreement Form
- 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 are available in the current Fee Schedule. You can also contact the Engineering Division at 952-233-9369.
Required for the demolition of any building in the City.
Submit your application through our ePortal for permits and licenses. You will be required to register for an account before submitting your application. Application fees, if applicable, may be paid in the ePortal using a credit card or electronic check.
Submit your application through our ePortal for permits and licenses. You will be required to register for an account before submitting your application. Application fees, if applicable, may be paid in the ePortal using a credit card or electronic check.
Required for any project that requires electrical work.
Submit your application through our ePortal for permits and licenses. You will be required to register for an account before submitting your application. Application fees, if applicable, may be paid in the ePortal using a credit card or electronic check.
Submit your application through our ePortal for permits and licenses. You will be required to register for an account before submitting your application. Application fees, if applicable, may be paid in the ePortal using a credit card or electronic check.
Residential Electrical:
- Existing Alterations
- In Floor Heat
- New Construction
- Radon Receptacle Installation
- Renewable Energy - Solar/Other
- Saver Switch
- Service Panel
- Service Upgrade/Subpanel
- Siding/Lighting
- Swimming Pool
- Temporary Service
Commercial Electrical:
- All Electrical Alterations
- Electrical Maintenance
A permit is required to install, replace, repair, or move any fence or wall within the City. There is no charge or permit required for garden fences up to 3 feet in height. Fences outside the front yard setback in residential zones greater than 6.5' in height as well as fences outside the front yard setback and greater than 8' in height in commercial or industrial zones also require a conditional use permit.
The purpose of a permit is to ensure the placement, height, and appearance of fences comply with the requirements outlined in the easement ordinance to ensure access to City easements is maintained.
Call before you dig! Always contact Gopher State One at 811 prior to digging.
The purpose of a permit is to ensure the placement, height, and appearance of fences comply with the requirements outlined in the easement ordinance to ensure access to City easements is maintained.
Submittal Requirements
- A site plan showing the proposed fence location is required. Contact the City for a survey of the property.
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 a credit card or electronic check.
Fence Placement
For questions related to the placement of a fence in relation to easements, right-of-way, or public land, contact Building Inspections at 952-233-9396.Call before you dig! Always contact Gopher State One at 811 prior to digging.
Required for projects that include heating, air-conditioning, and ventilation work.
Permits are required for:
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- A/C - New and replacement
- Alterations and Repairs
- Fireplace Permit
- Furnace A/C Permit - New and replacement
- Furnace Permit - New and replacement
- Garage Heater
- Gas Line
- In Floor Heat
Submit your application through our ePortal for permits and licenses. You will be required to register for an account before submitting your application. Application fees, if applicable, may be paid in the ePortal using a credit card or electronic check.
Required for any new or existing building moved into or within City limits.
Submit your application through our ePortal for permits and licenses. You will be required to register for an account before submitting your application. Application fees, if applicable, may be paid in the ePortal using a credit card or electronic check.
Submit your application through our ePortal for permits and licenses. You will be required to register for an account before submitting your application. Application fees, if applicable, may be paid in the ePortal using a credit card or electronic check.
Required for any project that requires plumbing work, including:
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- Alterations and Repairs
- Lawn Sprinkler Permit
- New Residential Construction Only
- Plumbing Basement Finish Only
- Water Heater Permit
- Water Softener Permit
How to Apply
Submit your application through our ePortal for permits and licenses. You will be required to register for an account before submitting your application. Application fees, if applicable, may be paid in the ePortal using a credit card or electronic check.
NOTE: Commercial work with more than seven fixture units requires state review. See the Department of Labor and Industry website for more information.
A residential building permit is required for any new residential 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.
Minnesota Energy Codes: New Minnesota Energy Codes became effective in June 2009. Some of the areas affected include radon, foundation insulation installation and efficiency, and mechanical equipment control.
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 a credit card or electronic check.
Submittal requirements
Please refer to the Submittal Requirements for Building Permits checklist to ensure you are submitting the proper documentation.
New construction forms & information
- Tree Preservation Plan
- Alternate Erosion & Sediment Control Plan Form
- Erosion Control Information for New Homeowners
- An Erosion Control Escrow is $1,000 for all residential and commercial building permits that require erosion control protection. The escrow will be collected at the time of building permit issuance.
- Residential Equipment/Appliance Worksheet
Minnesota Energy Codes: New Minnesota Energy Codes became effective in June 2009. Some of the areas affected include radon, foundation insulation installation and efficiency, and mechanical equipment control.
Information sheets
All projects listed below require a permit unless noted.
- Accessory Buildings/Detached Garages(Note: Utility/garden sheds under 200 square feet do not require a permit)
- Basement Finishing
- Interior Foundation Insulation Systems
- Decks
- Lawn Irrigation System
- Asphalt Shingle Roofing
- Swimming Pools
- Screen Porches & Three-Season Porch
- Single-Family Stairways/Guards
- Re-siding and the 2020 Minnesota Residential Code
Required for any project that requires installation or repair of water or sewer services.
Submit your application through our ePortal for permits and licenses. You will be required to register for an account before submitting your application. Application fees, if applicable, may be paid in the ePortal using a credit card or electronic check.
Submit your application through our ePortal for permits and licenses. You will be required to register for an account before submitting your application. Application fees, if applicable, may be paid in the ePortal using a credit card or electronic check.
Required for all residential building permits.
Submit your application through our ePortal for permits and licenses. You will be required to register for an account before submitting your application. Application fees, if applicable, may be paid in the ePortal using a credit card or electronic check.
Submit your application through our ePortal for permits and licenses. You will be required to register for an account before submitting your application. Application fees, if applicable, may be paid in the ePortal using a credit card or electronic check.
A permit is required to install or modify a residential swimming pool that has a capacity of 5,000 gallons or more AND a water depth of 24 inches or more. Please see the Swimming Pool Handout below for survey, construction, inspection and fence requirements.
Submittal Requirements
Submittal Requirements
- An updated survey by a licensed, registered surveyor in the State of MN.
- Complete set of plans showing the proposed construction and operation of the pool.
- ISTS Review (septic sites only) by Scott County Environmental Health.
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 a credit card or electronic check.
Swimming Pool Handout
For questions related to the placement of a swimming pool contact Planning & Development at 952-233-9300.
Business Licenses
Solicitors and peddlers are limited to the hours of 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily.
This is a state license; however, the City is required to hold a public hearing for the issuance of the license.
Submit your application through our ePortal for permits and licenses. You will be required to register for an account before submitting your application. Application fees, if applicable, may be paid in the ePortal using a credit card or electronic check.
Submit your application through our ePortal for permits and licenses. You will be required to register for an account before submitting your application. Application fees, if applicable, may be paid in the ePortal using a credit card or electronic check.
Minnesota state law regulates the sale and possession of alcohol and liquor. All businesses and organizations aiming to sell and serve beer, wine, and alcohol must be licensed by the City. Liquor licenses are only applicable for portions of a building where alcohol is served, not the full establishment.
The City issues liquor licenses for the following:
Below are individualized instructions on the application process. Submit your application through our ePortal for permits and licenses. You will be required to register for an account before submitting your application. Application fees, if applicable, may be paid in the ePortal using credit card or electronic check.
Applicant submits application through our ePortal for permits and licenses.
City Council approves liquor license
State then approves the license
The City issues liquor licenses for the following:
- 3.2 Beer (On-Sale; Off-Sale; Temporary On-Sale)
- Intoxicating Liquor (On-Sale; Off-Sale; Sunday On-Sale; Club On-Sale; Temporary On-Sale)
- Taprooms and Small Breweries
- Wine
| Common Liquor License Requests | Which license applications should you fill out: |
|---|---|
| Liquor Store | Off-Sale and Sunday |
| Brewery | Taproom On-Sale, Brewery, Off-Sale, and Sunday |
| Wine Bar with Strong Beer | Wine, 3.2 On-Sale, and Sunday |
| Full Bar | On-Sale, Sunday, and Club |
| Full Bar with Off-Sale | Off-Sale, On-Sale, and Sunday |
| Gas Stations | 3.2 Off-Sale and Sunday |
| VFW, American Legion | Club, On-Sale, and Sunday |
How to Obtain a New License
Obtaining a liquor license is a multi-step process. City Council approval is required for all new and renewal licenses. Businesses should allow two months to process a license.Below are individualized instructions on the application process. Submit your application through our ePortal for permits and licenses. You will be required to register for an account before submitting your application. Application fees, if applicable, may be paid in the ePortal using credit card or electronic check.
How to Obtain a License Renewal
Licenses must be renewed annually on the state fiscal-year basis from July 1 to June 30.Applicant submits application through our ePortal for permits and licenses.
City Council approves liquor license
State then approves the license
How to Obtain a Temporary License
Non-profit organizations may apply for a temporary beer or liquor license a maximum of 12 times per year. These licenses are good for one to four days and should be submitted 30 days prior to the event. No background check is required for temporary licenses.- Applicant submits application through our ePortal for permits and licenses.
- City Council approves liquor license
- City submits paperwork to the state
- Once approved, the City issues license
Additional Notes
Fees
Licenses are issued July 1 through June 30. For licenses issued after July 1, fees will be prorated. Licenses fees are found in annual Fee Schedule.Violations
All licensed premises are open for inspection by the Police Department. Establishments in violation of city, state or federal regulations may be fined and/or have their license suspended or revoked.Public Property
City Code prohibits consumption and possession of an alcoholic beverage in any City park, street, public property or private parking lot without specific permission from the City Council.Outdoor Patios
Minnesota state law requires outdoor patios serving alcohol to be “compact and contiguous.”Outdoor patios must be:
- Clearly defined, e.g., surrounded by a fence
- Contiguous to an establishment, e.g., adjacent to the liquor-serving establishment and only accessible through existing business entrance
Massage therapists operating in the City must obtain a one-time license. The license does not expire.
How to obtain a license
- Submit your application through our ePortal for permits and licenses. You will be required to register for an account before submitting your application. Application fees, if applicable, may be paid in the ePortal using a credit card or electronic check.
- Undergo a background check by the Police Department. You will be prompted within the ePortal to submit the necessary information. Please note it can take up to 10 days for a background check.
- Receive approval from the City Council
All massage therapy businesses must be licensed by the City of Shakopee. The annual license expires annually on Nov. 1; businesses must apply for a renewal every year by Oct. 15.
How to obtain a license
- Submit your application through our ePortal for permits and licenses. You will be required to register for an account before submitting your application. Application fees, if applicable, may be paid in the ePortal using a credit card or electronic check.
- Undergo a background check by the Police Department. You will be prompted within the ePortal to submit the necessary information. Please note it can take up to 10 days for a background check.
- Receive approval from the City Council
City Code requires food trucks seeking to operate in the City to obtain a license at City Hall: See Mobile Food Truck Ordinance.
The City offers a $50 paid, annual license. Mobile food unit licenses issued with food code safety inspections from Scott County or the State of Minnesota are valid from April 1 to Nov. 15 of a given year. Mobile food licenses issued with verification of license and food code safety inspections from another state of Minnesota licensing authority may be valid from Jan. 1 to Dec. 31 of a given year, provided the other jurisdiction allows for mobile food unit operations during the time period of Jan. 1 to March 31 and Nov. 15 to March 31.
The City offers a $50 paid, annual license. Mobile food unit licenses issued with food code safety inspections from Scott County or the State of Minnesota are valid from April 1 to Nov. 15 of a given year. Mobile food licenses issued with verification of license and food code safety inspections from another state of Minnesota licensing authority may be valid from Jan. 1 to Dec. 31 of a given year, provided the other jurisdiction allows for mobile food unit operations during the time period of Jan. 1 to March 31 and Nov. 15 to March 31.
How to obtain a license
Submit your application through our ePortal for permits and licenses. You will be required to register for an account before submitting your application. Application fees, if applicable, may be paid in the ePortal using credit card or electronic check.
How to obtain a license
Submit your application through our ePortal for permits and licenses. You will be required to register for an account before submitting your application. Application fees, if applicable, may be paid in the ePortal using a credit card or electronic check.
Peddlers, solicitors, and transient merchants are defined as any person who:
- Peddler: goes door-to-door, street-to-street, or place-to-place to sell and immediately deliver goods, wares, merchandise, or services transported with that person (e.g. ice cream truck)
- Solicitor: goes door-to-door, street-to-street, or place-to-place (for commercial reasons) to obtain orders for goods, wares, merchandise, or services to deliver at a later time. (e.g. magazine sales)
- Transient Merchant: sets up a temporary and transient business in the City to sell goods, wares, or merchandise and occupies a building or lot to exhibit and sell wares (e.g. fireworks tent)
Solicitors and peddlers are limited to the hours of 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily.
How to obtain a license
Must obtain a city-issued license before selling in the community.
- Submit your application through our ePortal for permits and licenses. You will be required to register for an account before submitting your application. Application fees, if applicable, may be paid in the ePortal using a credit card or electronic check.
- Undergo a background check by the Police Department. You will be prompted within the ePortal to submit the necessary information. Please note it can take up to 10 days for a background check.
Information for residents
Pet store owners must obtain a one-time license in order to operate in the City. The ordinance does not include bait shops, petting zoos, or breeders who sell pets out of their home.
How to obtain a license
- Submit your application through our ePortal for permits and licenses. You will be required to register for an account before submitting your application. Application fees, if applicable, may be paid in the ePortal using a credit card or electronic check.
- Undergo a background check. You will be prompted within the ePortal to submit the necessary information. Please note it can take up to 10 days for a background check.
All refuse and recycling haulers servicing Shakopee businesses must be licensed. Licenses must be renewed annually by Jan. 1. For residential service, the City operates on a single-hauler system and currently contracts with Dick's Sanitation Inc. (DSI).
How to obtain a license
How to obtain a license
Submit your application through our ePortal for permits and licenses. You will be required to register for an account before submitting your application. Application fees, if applicable, may be paid in the ePortal using a credit card or electronic check.
To operate a taxicab, drivers must obtain a license from the City.
How to obtain a license
- Submit your application through our ePortal for permits and licenses. You will be required to register for an account before submitting your application. Application fees, if applicable, may be paid in the ePortal using a credit card or electronic check.
- Undergo a background check (for new licenses). You will be prompted within the ePortal to submit the necessary information. Please note it can take up to 10 days for a background check.
How to obtain a license
- Submit your application through our ePortal for permits and licenses. You will be required to register for an account before submitting your application. Application fees, if applicable, may be paid in the ePortal using a credit card or electronic check.
- Undergo a background check by the Police Department. You will be prompted within the ePortal to submit the necessary information. Please note it can take up to 10 days for a background check and a public hearing is required before the license will be issued.
In compliance with state and federal laws, the City requires a license for the sale of tobacco, tobacco products and tobacco-related devices.
With an exception for electronic cigarette devices, City Code prohibits the sampling of tobacco and tobacco products in licensed businesses.
With an exception for electronic cigarette devices, City Code prohibits the sampling of tobacco and tobacco products in licensed businesses.
Fees
Licenses are issued on a calendar year basis from Jan. 1 to Dec. 31. For licenses issued after Jan. 1, fees will be prorated. License fees can be found in the annual Fee Schedule. Licenses must be renewed annually and be posted and displayed in plain view of the general public.Violations
All licensed premises are open for inspection by the Police Department. Establishments in violation of city, state or federal regulations may be fined and/or have their license suspended or revoked.How to obtain a license
- Submit your application through our ePortal for permits and licenses. You will be required to register for an account before submitting your application. Application fees, if applicable, may be paid in the ePortal using a credit card or electronic check.
- Undergo a background check by the Police Department. You will be prompted within the ePortal to submit the necessary information. Please note it can take up to 10 days for a background check.
- Receive approval from the City Council
Charitable Gaming Licenses
Contact the Gambling Control Board at 651-639-4072, or visit their website.
Driver's Licenses
The Scott County Customer Service Center, located at 200 Fourth Ave. W., Shakopee, provides driver’s license applications and renewal, motor vehicle plates and title transactions, and passport applications and renewal.
Engineering & Public Works Permits
Required for moving more than 50 cubic yards of material.
For more information about the City’s easement encroachment policies, visit the Easements page.
Submitting an Application
- 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 a credit card or electronic check.
For more information about the City’s easement encroachment policies, visit the Easements page.
All companies and individuals working in a city right-of-way and/or easement must provide a certificate of insurance verifying their insurance is current and active. Right-of-way registration is managed by the City Clerk's Office.
Submit an application through our ePortal for permits and licenses.
You will be required to register for an account before submitting your application. Application fees, if applicable, may be paid in the ePortal using a credit card or electronic check.
Unless otherwise provided in City code, you cannot obstruct or excavate in the right-of-way without first obtaining a right-of-way permit and registration form. Obstructions approved by permit are the responsibility of the property owner.
Submitting an Application
- 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 a credit card or electronic check.
PLEASE NOTE: All companies and individuals working in a city right-of-way and/or easement must provide a certificate of insurance verifying their insurance is current and active.
Fire Permits
How to obtain a permit
Required for individual tents larger than 400 square feet in size (20-foot by 20-foot), or when multiple small tents, open on all sides, are placed next to each other and exceed 700 square feet.
Contact (952) 233-9570 or visit the ePortal.How to obtain a permit
Required for installation or repair of commercial fire alarm systems. Permit type will depend on project valuation.
Contact (952) 233-9570 or visit the ePortal.How to obtain a permit
Required for installation or repair of fire sprinkler systems. Permit type will depend on the scope of work and project valuation.
Contact (952) 233-9570 or visit the ePortal.How to obtain a permit
Required for fireworks displays outdoors or for proximate audience displays. Permit applicant must be a Minnesota licensed pyrotechnician.
Contact (952) 233-9570 or visit the ePortal.How to obtain a permit
Required for the sales of consumer (Minnesota legal) fireworks in tents, booths or buildings.
Contact (952) 233-9570 or visit the ePortal.How to obtain a permit
Required for removal of old tanks and for installation of new storage tanks. Required for aboveground or underground installations.
Contact (952) 233-9570 or visit the ePortal.How to obtain a permit
Can be used for 13D fire sprinkler installations in one- & two-family residential dwellings.
Contact (952) 233-9570 or visit the ePortal.How to obtain a permit
Required for outside fires larger than 3-feet in diameter and 3-feet in height. These permits are only issued in non-urban areas of the city.
Contact (952) 233-9570 or visit the ePortal.How to obtain a permit
Required for the installation of special hazard suppression systems for computer room, technical areas, and commercial cooking hoods.
Contact (952) 233-9570 or visit the ePortal.
Food & Health Licenses
If an individual business involves working with food, or if interested in obtaining a caterer's license, contact the Minnesota Department of Health.
Miscellaneous Permits
Bicycle registration is a free, voluntary program. If a bicycle is lost or stolen, registration can be used to return found bicycles to their owners.
Bicycle Identification Form
475 Gorman St.
Shakopee, MN 55379
Fax: 952-233-3811
Bicycle Identification Form
Submit form to:
Shakopee Police Department475 Gorman St.
Shakopee, MN 55379
Fax: 952-233-3811
If you are interested in hosting a block party, please contact the police department’s Crime Prevention Unit. A letter will be sent giving permission to block off the area of the street your party is located at, as long as no private driveways are blocked without all residents’ permission. If interested, the department will have officers stop by time permitting.
Block Party Application
Submit form to:
Block Party Application
Submit form to:
Shakopee Police Department or email to police@ShakopeeMN.gov
All dogs over 6 months must be licensed in the City of Shakopee. Shakopee dog licenses are required to use the off-leash dog area at Southbridge Community Park. This includes dogs that live in other cities.
Once in the ePortal, you will be required to upload documentation of a current rabies vaccination.
Any questions concerning dog licenses, please call 952-233-9300.
License Fees
- $25 annual license (calendar year)
- $125 lifetime license (good for the life of the registered dog; cannot be transferred)
- $5 replacement tag
To Obtain a License
Submit your application through our ePortal for permits and licenses.
You will be required to register for an account before submitting your application. Application fees may be paid in the ePortal using a credit card or electronic check.Once in the ePortal, you will be required to upload documentation of a current rabies vaccination.
Any questions concerning dog licenses, please call 952-233-9300.
The state of Minnesota requires residents to obtain a permit to purchase to obtain a handgun. There is no fee to acquire a gun permit.
The items below are required by the applicant:
To obtain a permit to carry, please contact the Scott County Sheriff's Office.
How to obtain a permit
Applications are available at the Shakopee Police Department during regular business hours, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Permit applications must be submitted in person. All applicants must be Shakopee residents.The items below are required by the applicant:
- Completed gun permit application (available at the police department)
- Copy of ID or driver's license with current Shakopee address
To obtain a permit to carry, please contact the Scott County Sheriff's Office.
Any group planning a parade, race, organized bike ride/race, or other event must complete an application for a permit with the Police Department. Receiving a permit helps to protect the safety of participants and nonparticipants and to minimize interference with vehicular and pedestrian traffic.
Complete the PDF application and email it to police@ShakopeeMN.gov. A fee may apply.
How to Apply
Complete the PDF application and email it to police@ShakopeeMN.gov. A fee may apply.
Required for temporary amusement rides and devices as outlined in City Code 110.080. Among the exemptions to this portion of the code:
- Permanent theme parks
- Non-mechanized playground equipment
- Amusement devices owned and operated by a nonprofit, religious, educational, or charitable institution or association if inside a building
Submitting an Application
- 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 a credit card or electronic check.
Planning 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 a credit card or electronic check.
Anyone can appeal the decision of City staff or the Board of Adjustment and Appeals. An appeal must be filed within seven days of the decision of City staff or 10 days of the decision of the Board of Adjustment and Appeals. There is a related fee. The process is described in detail in City Code 151.016.
Appeals from City staff decisions.
Any person aggrieved by a decision of the zoning administrator or other person regarding the enforcement of this chapter may appeal to the Board of Adjustment and Appeals. The appeal shall specify what error allegedly was made in an order, requirement, decision, or determination made by the zoning administrator or other person. The appeal shall be filed in writing within seven days of the date of the decisions. Upon request of an appeal, the zoning administrator shall schedule the matter for consideration by the Board. The Board shall have authority to affirm, modify, or reverse the decision of the Zoning Administrator or other person. This provision shall not apply in the case of a criminal prosecution for violation of the zoning chapter of the City code.
Appeals from the Board of Adjustment and Appeals decision.
Any person aggrieved by a decision of the Board of Adjustment and Appeals may appeal the decision to the City Council. The appeals must be submitted in writing to the zoning administrator within 10 days of the date of the decision and shall include a statement of the alleged errors or omissions of the Board. Upon appeal, the City Council shall consider the request within 90 days unless an extended period is agreed upon be the parties.
Construction during the appeal period.
Any applicant who obtains a building permit and starts construction after the decision of the Board of Adjustment and Appeals, but before the termination of the appeal period, assumes the risk that the decision may be reversed upon appeal. When an appeal is received by the City, the applicant will be notified of the appeal and informed of the date of the City Council meeting at which it will be heard.
Submitting an application
- 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 a credit card or electronic check.
Additional submittal requirements
Please use the appeal application checklist when submitting your appeal.- Cover letter describing the reasons for the request for an appeal and what kind of appeal is requested: City staff (to Board of Adjustment and Appeals) or Board of Adjustment and Appeals (to City Council).
- Other information as required by planning staff.
A conditional use is a use that is generally permitted within a zoning district but requires special review and limitations because, if not carefully located or designed, it may have a detrimental impact on neighboring properties or the City. A conditional use permit may be granted only when the following findings are met:
- The use will not be injurious to the use and enjoyment of other property in the immediate vicinity for the purposes already permitted, nor substantially diminish and impair property values within the immediate vicinity;
- The establishment of the conditional use will not impede the normal and orderly development and improvement of surrounding vacant property for uses allowed in the area;
- Adequate utilities, access roads, drainage, and other necessary facilities have been or will be provided;
- The use is consistent with the purposes of the zone in which the applicant intends to locate the proposed use; and
- The use is not in conflict with the comprehensive plan.
Submitting an application
- 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 a credit card or electronic check.
Additional submittal requirements
- The legal description of the property.
- A neighborhood meeting must be held at least two weeks before the public hearing. A mailing label list will be provided by the City for the applicant to use to send out invites to adjacent properties within 500 feet of the subject property.
- Applicant must provide a copy of the neighborhood meeting notice and sign-in sheet prior to a public hearing for the hearing to be opened.
- Evidence of ownership or an interest in the property.
- A plat or map of the property which shows, at a minimum, all lot lines, existing and proposed structures, driveways and parking spaces.
- Such other information may be required by the City. Examples include:
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- Landscaping plan
- Screening plan
- Lighting plan
- Floor plan
- Environmental information
- Project Narrative
Each subdivision shall establish the number, layout, and location of lots, blocks and parcels to be created, as well as the location of streets, utilities, park and drainage facilities, and land to be dedicated for public use. Furthermore, any property to be subdivided that abuts a county road or state highway must be submitted to the highway authority for review. The highway department shall be allowed a minimum of 30 days to conduct its review and provide comments. See: City Code 150.03
Submitting an application
- 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 a credit card or electronic check.
Additional submittal requirements
Submittal requirements, including drawing requirements, are listed in City Code 150.03.- Fees as specified in the adopted City fee schedule
- All required drawings as specified below:
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- Drawing of the final plat
- Drawing of the area plat
- Construction plans for all public improvements
- When applicable to the land being subdivided, the developer shall submit the following documentation:
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- Construction plans for all public improvements, including but not limited to: streets, sewer mains, storm drainage facilities, sidewalks, trails, street lights, and other public improvements governed by City design criteria; and water mains and other public improvements governed by Shakopee Public Utilities design criteria.
- Any required permits or approvals, including but not limited to: Minnesota Department of Transportation permit to work in the right-of-way; Scott County permit to work in the right-of-way; Minnesota Pollution Control Agency national pollutant discharge elimination system permit; Minnesota Pollution Control Agency sanitary sewer extension permit; and City street cut permit for utility installation.
- A petition for improvements intended to be constructed by the City and specially assessed under Minn. Stat. Chapter 429, if desired by the developer.
- Other documentation as deemed appropriate or necessary by the City planner.
Common Interest Community subdivisions
In addition to the items listed above, in Common Interest Community subdivisions the developer shall provide the following:- Evidence that perpetual access is provided to each unit
- Evidence that a perpetual easement or other access is provided for utilities to each unit
- Evidence that a perpetual easement or other egress is provided for stormwater drainage from each unit
- Evidence that perpetual maintenance of common areas is provided for
A home occupation is defined as any gainful occupation or profession engaged in by the occupant of a dwelling when carried on within a dwelling unit or an accessory building. A home occupation may be a permitted accessory use if it complies with the minimum requirements of City Code 151.007(G):
- The activity does not involve warehousing, except incidental storage of merchandise offered for sale in connection with the home occupation.
- The home occupation may be carried on by persons residing in the dwelling unit and not more than one employee who does not reside in the dwelling unit.
- Shall provide off-street parking for the employee.
- All material or equipment shall be stored within an enclosed structure.
- Objectionable noise, vibration, smoke, dust, electrical disturbances, odors, heat, glare, or other nuisance factors shall not be discernible at the property line.
- The home occupation shall not create excessive automobile traffic within the neighborhood.
- Shall not have any receipt or delivery of merchandise, goods, or supplies except through the United States mail, similar parcel delivery service, or personal vehicles not exceeding 1 ton.
- May have outside off-street parking of no more than one commercial vehicle or vehicle identified for business purposes, not to exceed 1-ton capacity which is used for both personal and business transportation. The vehicle shall be owned by and registered to an occupant of the property and parked in a screened location.
- Shall meet the zone’s off-street parking requirements for all vehicles.
Submitting an application
- 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 a credit card or electronic check.
The minor subdivision process is an administrative process that does not require a public hearing. The City’s Department of Planning and Development, Public Works Department, and Shakopee Public Utilities perform an administrative review. It can be used in the following situations, as described in City Code 150.08:
- A platted, recorded lot is being split into a maximum of five lots
- A maximum of five lots are being combined into four or fewer lots
- Where common boundaries between lots are being located
When minor subdivisions are NOT Allowed:
In certain cases that meet the above criteria, the regular preliminary and final platting procedures must be followed. The Minor Subdivision process is NOT allowed in the following situations:
- When the minor subdivision proposes the division of property zoned for commercial, industrial, business park, or major recreation use.
- Where the subdivision includes a change in existing streets, alleys, water, sanitary or storm sewer, or other public improvements.
- Where additional right-of-way needs to be dedicated, and the right-of-way has not previously been deeded to the City.
- Where easements need to be changed for the subdivision, and the appropriate changes have not been made through vacation and/or deeding of easements to the City.
- Where new streets, utilities, or other public improvements will be needed other than to directly serve the lots created and to provide a direct connection to an existing and approved system.
- Where the proposed minor subdivision involves unusual elements, or policy decisions, that the planner determines to require detailed review.
Application Review
When it is determined the minor subdivision meets all city code requirements, the Department of Planning and Development will notify the applicant.
NOTE: Applicant will need to pay a recording fee upon completion and review. Deeds must also be prepared and provided to the City at that time if applicable.
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 a credit card or electronic check.
Outdoor cafés are seating areas located on public sidewalks or plazas, adjacent to a permitted user in the Central Business Zone, where food and beverages are sold to customers. This permit is required to allow your business to operate a patio on the sidewalk to serve food and drinks to customers. Outdoor café permits cover a full year and must be reapproved on an annual basis.
Only permitted in the Central Business (B-3) Zoning District.
Applicant must provide a layout of the proposed café area which displays the outer boundaries of the outdoor café area and pictures of the proposed furnishings with an application.
How to Apply
Submit your application through our ePortal for permits and licenses. You will be required to register for an account before submitting your application. Application fees, if applicable, may be paid in the ePortal using a credit card or electronic check.
According to City Code 151.048, the City Council shall base its decision to grant or deny an application for a planned unit development upon the following factors and shall adopt findings relative to these criteria:
- Whether the proposed development is consistent in all respects with the comprehensive plan and with this section;
- Whether the proposed development, including deviations from design standards of the underlying zones, is compatible with surrounding land uses;
- Whether the proposed development, including deviations from development standards of the underlying zone, provides adequate open space, circulation, parking, recreation, screening and landscaping;
- Whether the primary function of the PUD is to encourage development that will preserve and enhance the worthwhile, natural terrain characteristics and not force intense development to utilize all portions of a given site in order to arrive at the maximum density allowed. In evaluating each individual proposal, the recognition of this objective will be a basic consideration in granting approval or denial;
- Whether there exists an overall compatibility of land uses and overall appearance and compatibility of individual buildings to other site elements or to surrounding development. However, the architectural style of buildings shall not solely be a basis for denial or approval of a plan.
- Whether the proposed PUD plan would afford a greater general public benefit than would be realized under the underlying zoning district and/or general zoning provisions.
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 a credit card or electronic check.
Additional Submittal Requirements
Submitting an Application
- 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 a credit card or electronic check.
Additional Submittal Requirements
- Documentation, outcomes, etc., of neighborhood meetings held with residents within a 350-foot radius of the proposed PUD. The meeting must be held before the City conducts a concept review.
- Cover letter describing the project, any anticipated variations, and how the project complies with the City’s comprehensive plan.
- Sketch of the project area, including approximate site size, proposed land uses and their approximate location within the site; surrounding land uses; existing and proposed public right-of-way; and unique, problematic, or desirable features of the site, such as wetlands or forests.
- Ownership of the property and identification of the developer.
- General description of how adverse impacts on other property will be mitigated.
- Other documentation and information as determined by City staff.
Supporting documentation will be submitted in the ePortal along with your application.
Submitting an application
- 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 a credit card or electronic check.
Additional submittal requirements
Submittal requirements, including information about drawings, are listed in City Code 150.12. The preliminary plat shall include the entire land area owned or controlled by the developer unless the excluded land is of a size described as an optional subdivision under City Code 150.01(C)(2).
- A general narrative description of the project
- Fees as specified in the adopted City fee schedule
- A description of any requested variances
- A wetland delineation report when applicable
- When applicable to the land being subdivided, the developer shall submit the following documentation:
- Evidence that a county highway permit will be granted if the site has access to a county road
- A landscape plan meeting the landscaping and tree preservation requirements of City Code 151.112-113
- In rural service areas, soil percolation tests, soil borings, and sewage treatment design for two sites per proposed lot conforming to the testing procedures of the City sewage disposal and treatment code.
- All required drawings as specified below:
- Drawing of the preliminary plat
- Existing conditions map
- Grading and erosion control plan
- Street and utilities plan
- Stormwater management plan
- Other documentation as deemed appropriate or necessary by the planner.
A seasonal sales permit is required for seasonal sales of farm-produced items, such as fruits, vegetables, and Christmas trees. Permits are good for a maximum of three months and only two permits are allowed per year per site.
Submitting an application
- 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 a credit card or electronic check.
Sign permits are required for any permanent or temporary sign erected within the City. Temporary ideological, political or non-commercial signage does not require a sign permit.
More information about sign permits is available under Sign Permits.
More information about sign permits is available under Sign Permits.
Note: Signs placed within the right-of-way or attached to trees, utility poles, rocks, or other similar surfaces are not permitted and can be removed without warning.
Submitting an application
- 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 a credit card or electronic check.
The vacation process requires a petition be received from the majority of the owners of the property abutting the property that is being proposed for vacation. The City Council may also initiate a vacation by the adoption of a resolution.
The resolution of vacation is recorded with the Scott County Recorder and the County Assessor by the City Clerk.
- If the property is torrens, the resolution cannot be recorded with the County Recorder. The property owners abutting the right-of-way being vacated must expand their titles by short court proceedings.
- If part of the property is abstract and part is torrens, two resolutions must be prepared: one describing the abstract property and one describing the torrens property. The one describing the abstract property can be recorded. The one describing the torrens property cannot be recorded, and the property owners must expand their titles by short court proceedings.
The City Clerk will calculate the appropriate recording fees. The filing fees must be paid prior to the recording of the vacation.
Submitting an application
- 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 a credit card or electronic check.
The Board of Adjustment and Appeals has jurisdiction over any variance that is not closely related to a land use application requiring consideration by the Planning Commission and City Council. Any variance that is closely related to such a land use application shall be under the jurisdiction of the Planning Commission and City Council.
A variance from the requirements of the zoning ordinance may be granted where the following circumstances are found to exist:
- When the application for the variance establishes that there are practical difficulties in complying with the official control. Practical difficulties mean the following:
- The property owner proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner not permitted by an official control;
- The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to the property;
- The circumstances were not created by the landowner;
- The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality; and
- The problems extend beyond economic considerations. Economic considerations alone do not constitute practical difficulties.
- It has been demonstrated that a variance as requested will be in harmony with the general purposes and intent of the chapter and when the variance as requested is consistent with the comprehensive plan.
- The request is not for a use variance.
- Conditions to be imposed by the Board of Adjustment and Appeals must be directly related to and must bear a rough proportionality to the impact created by the variance.
- Variances in the Floodplain Overlay Zone also shall meet the following criteria listed in City Code 151.015.
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 a credit card or electronic check.
Additional submittal requirements
- Paid application fee and recording fee, payable within the ePortal.
- Evidence of ownership or an interest in the property.
- A site plan at a scale large enough for clarity showing the following information:
- Location and dimension
- Such other information as may be required by the City.
- The City will provide mailing labels for residents within 500 feet of the project property. Applicants (except single family applications) will be expected to mail out notices and conduct a neighborhood meeting at least two weeks prior to a public hearing at the City Council meeting.
More information is available in the variance application information handout.
Variance review process
- Application received by the City
- Public hearing scheduled IF application is deemed complete by staff
- Staff and outside agencies review the application
- Staff prepares memo and recommendation(s)
- Public hearing held at the Board of Adjustment and Appeals
- Decision determined or tabled
A woodland alteration permit is required for the following:
- Residential parcels 2.5 acres or greater AND all commercial/industrial parcels when any private or public infrastructure and utility installation, building construction, excavation, grading, clearing, filling, or other earth change will occur in the cutting, removal, or killing of a significant tree.
- Residential parcels 2.5 acres or smaller for construction of an initial dwelling.
How to apply
Submit your application through our ePortal for permits and licenses. You will be required to register for an account before submitting your application. Application fees, if applicable, may be paid in the ePortal using a credit card or electronic check.
Questions? Call 952-233-9322.
A zoning amendment is a change authorized by the City either in the district boundaries (a map amendment) or a change in the regulations established in the zoning ordinance (a text amendment). All amendments must promote public health, safety, and welfare and must be consistent with the comprehensive plan adopted by the City.
In granting a zoning map or a zoning text amendment, the Planning Commission and/or City Council must find that one or more of the following criteria exist:
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- The original zoning ordinance is in error
- Significant changes in community goals and policies have taken place
- Significant changes in citywide or neighborhood development patterns have occurred
- The comprehensive plan requires a different provision.
Additional criteria must be met for zoning amendments involving a floodplain overlay zone or a planned unit development. These criteria are listed in City Code 151.011(M).
Submitting an application
- 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 a credit card or electronic check.
Zoning verification letters can be issued, with a fee, for any applicant who wants an official letter from the City that verifies zoning and land use information on a specified parcel of land in the City. Fees for verification letters can be found in the City’s Fee Schedule.
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 a credit card or electronic check.
Police Permits & Forms
Reservations for the Community Training Room at the Shakopee Police Department should be made 30 days in advance. To reserve the Community Training Room:
- Fill out the Training Room Reservation Form
- Contact the Shakopee Police Department at 952-233-9400
If you are interested in hosting a block party, please contact the Police Department’s Crime Prevention Unit.
A letter will be sent giving permission to block off the area of the street your party is located at, as long as no private driveways are blocked without all residents’ permission. If interested, the department will have officers stop by time permitting.
Block Party Application (PDF)
A letter will be sent giving permission to block off the area of the street your party is located at, as long as no private driveways are blocked without all residents’ permission. If interested, the department will have officers stop by time permitting.
Block Party Application (PDF)
According to Shakopee City Code, to operate a motorized golf cart on designated roadways one must first apply and obtain a Motorized Golf Cart Permit. A permit is effective for one year from the date it is issued and can be renewed annually. Proof of insurance is required to obtain a permit.
Important information to know before applying for a permit or operating a motorized golf cart is:
Important information to know before applying for a permit or operating a motorized golf cart is:
- Golf carts may only be operated on city roadways with a speed limit of 35 mph or less
- Golf carts may only be operated on designated roadways from sunrise to sunset
- Golf carts may not be operated in inclement weather or when visibility is impaired
- Golf carts must display a slow-moving emblem when operated on designated roadways
- City Council may suspend or revoke a permit if the permittee has violated any provisions or cannot operate their vehicle safely, and appropriate penalties may follow