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Building Permits
Building permits are required for most home improvement projects, including new construction, new additions and remodeling, finishing a basement, re-roofing, re-siding, window replacement, decks, porches, fences, plumbing, heating, electrical work, garages and utility sheds.
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ePermits
This site offers features to view existing permits, view permit inspection results (if after 1/1/2022), view scheduled inspections for a permit. You can also apply and pay online for certain over the counter permits!
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Facility Use, Rental, & Applications
The City of Waconia offers numerous facilities and meeting rooms for community use.
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Rental Dwelling License Application
To ensure safety of tenants, the city requires that all residential rental dwellings be properly inspected and licensed by the city prior to occupancy by tenants.
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Chicken/Bee License
The City has an ordinances to allow the keeping of chickens and honey bees with a license. This page has information regarding the licenses.
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Zoning Code Complaint
This form is used when you wish to file a zoning or a code complaint about a property in the community.
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Block Party / Street Use Permits
The city encourages neighbors to get to know each other and will permit street closings for neighborhood block parties or special events, subject to certain conditions.
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Special Events
Large events like races, concerts, etc. looking to utilize streets, parks, or that have an impact on the general public require a special event permit.
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Solicitor Permit
Solicitation Permits are required for any person, organization, or corporation desiring to sell wares door to door or solicit donations within the city limits.
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Monument Sign Advertising
The City of Waconia monument sign, located at Waconia Parkway S and Oak Avenue in Waconia, is available for the advertisement of community or public events at no charge to groups or organizations incorporated or doing business within the city limits.
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Planning Applications
Look through a list of planning applications and forms.
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Municipal Plumber's Permit
Plumbers doing work within the City of Waconia are required, by City Ordinance, to first obtain a plumber permit through the Public Services Department. These permits are renewable on an annual basis. The license period is February 1 to January 31.
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Temporary Noise Permit
Temporary noise permits are required if a person or entity is hosting a gathering outdoors where amplified sound is used after 10:00 p.m. if the sound can be heard by 25 or more people.