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City of Woodbury, MN permit planning guide
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Building Permit Application
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Zoning Permit / Land Use Application
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Fence Permit Application
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Deck / Porch Permit Application
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Accessory Structure / Shed Permit Application
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Garage / Carport Permit Application
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Electrical Permit Application
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Plumbing Permit Application
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HVAC / Mechanical Permit Application
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Official references
Official sources for City of Woodbury, MN
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Reference excerpts
Source excerpts for City of Woodbury, MN
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City of Woodbury - Chapter 26 - PROHIBITED ACTS AND PENALTIES
No person shall do any of the following:(a)Violate, fail to comply with, or assist, authorize or permit the violation of any provision of the Woodbury City Code.(b)Violate, fail to comply with, or assist, authorize, or permit the violation of the terms and conditions of any city approval, including permits and licenses, required and granted pursuant to the City Code.(c)Knowingly make or submit any false statement, document, or material omission in connection with any application or procedure required by the City Code.(Ord. No. 1657, § 1657.02, 3-26-97)
Sec. 26-1. - [Prohibited acts.] · p. 1 · Open sourceCity of Woodbury - Chapter 22 - SWIMMING POOLS
"Private swimming pool" means any structure that retains over 24 inches of water intended or used for swimming, recreational bathing or wading and includes, but is not limited to, in-ground, above-ground and on-ground pools; hot tubs; spas and fixed in-place wading pools used or intended to be used solely by the owner, lessee or tenant of the underlying property and their family and by friends invited to use it without payment of any fees.(Ord. No. 2054, § 1, 5-8-2024)
Sec. 22-16. - Definition · p. 1 · Open sourceCity of Woodbury - Chapter 20 - STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
(a)A person may not place any electrical transmission lines, telephone or power poles, underground cable conduit, or pipelines upon or under any public roadway, right-of-way, or property owned or controlled by the city without first obtaining a permit to do so.(b)Any person who has installed electrical transmission lines, telephone or power poles, underground cables, pipelines or conduit upon or under any public roadway or right-of-way or property owned or controlled by the city, shall upon request of the council relocate or remove the same at his own expense to the location as designated by the council. The relocation or removal shall be done within 30 days after having been notified to do so.(Code 1985, §§ 1105.01—1105.03)
Sec. 20-1. - Poles, lines and cables · p. 1 · Open sourceCity of Woodbury - Chapter 21 - SUBDIVISIONS
This chapter may be cited as the "Woodbury Subdivision Ordinance" or as the "Subdivision Ordinance."(Ord. No. 1864, § 1864.01, 11-14-2012)
Sec. 21-1. - Citation · p. 1 · Open sourceCity of Woodbury - Chapter 9 - FRANCHISES
(a)Definitions. For purposes of this section, the following capitalized terms listed in alphabetical order shall have the following meanings:(1)City. The City of Woodbury, Washington County, State of Minnesota.(2)City utility system. Facilities used for providing public utility service owned or operated by the city or an agency thereof, including sewer, storm sewer, water service, street lighting and traffic signals, but excluding facilities for providing heating, lighting, or other forms of energy.(3)Commission. The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission, or any successor agency or agencies, including an agency of the federal government, which preempts all or part of the authority to regulate electric retail rates now vested in the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission.(4)Company. Northern States Power Company, a Minnesota corporation, its successors and assigns including all successors or assignees that own or operate any part or parts of the electric facilities subject to this franchise.(5)Electric facilities. Electric transmission and distribution towers, poles, lines, guylines, anchors, conduits, fixtures, and necessary appurtenances owned or operated by the company for the pur
Sec. 9-1. - Northern States Power Company—Electric franchise · p. 1 · Open sourceCity of Woodbury - Chapter 6 - BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS
(a)Required. Sump pump systems shall be installed in new residential buildings.(b)Storm water discharges prohibited. It shall be unlawful for any owner, occupant or user of any premises to direct into or allow any storm water, surface water, ground water, well water or water from industrial or commercial air conditioning systems to drain into the sanitary sewer system of the city. No rain spout, or other form of surface drainage and no foundation drainage or sump pump shall be connected or discharged into any sanitary sewer.(c)Draintile system. A draintile, sump basket, pump, electrical receptacle and rigid pipe connection to the outside shall be required for any new residential buildings constructed within the city. The building official may determine the need for such installation when slab on grade construction occurs. The system shall be installed as follows:(1)The building shall have a draintile placed around the inside perimeter of the foundation connected to a sump pit. The sump pit shall be located at least ten feet away from any inside floor drain.(2)A discharge pipe shall be installed to the outside wall of the building with rigid pipe (plastic, copper, galvanized or blac
Sec. 6-1. - Sump pumps in residential buildings · p. 1 · Open sourceQuestions people ask
Woodbury permit FAQ
Where do I start for a project in City of Woodbury, MN?
Start with the property address. The parcel determines whether municipal, county, state, shoreland, floodplain, sanitary, transportation, or special-district approvals can apply.
Who handles building permits in Woodbury?
A building office is not listed here. Use the address check to confirm the issuing office before relying on a form.
Who handles zoning approval in City of Woodbury, MN?
Zoning administration may sit with the municipality or county. Confirm the parcel authority before relying on statewide guidance.
Are the fees and forms on this page final?
No. Adopted fees, application versions, issuing offices, and required attachments can change. Verify the current official source before filing or paying a fee.
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