1st Engrossment - 91st Legislature (2019 - 2020) Posted on 03/11/2020 04:10pm
A bill for an act
relating to State Building Code; requiring municipalities to base certain construction
permit fees on a cost per square foot; amending Minnesota Statutes 2018, section
326B.153, by adding a subdivision.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:
Minnesota Statutes 2018, section 326B.153, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:
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Beginning January 1, 2021, building
permit fees for single-family or multifamily residential structures with four dwelling units
or fewer, including any inspection fees, adopted by a municipality must be based on a cost
per square foot. All permit and inspection fees under this subdivision must be made available
publicly through one or more of the following:
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(1) posting on the website of the municipality;
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(2) providing a copy by mail, if requested; or
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(3) keeping a copy for review at the city hall building of a municipality.
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