Permits and Licenses

Building Permits

A complete building permit application is required for any type of construction or improvement to a building. For more information visit the Building Inspections Department Page.

• Building Permit (PDF) fillable 

Business Licenses/Permits

The City of Maple Plain has licenses and permits for businesses

• Liquor License Application (PDF)
• Liquor License Application (PDF) fillable
• Massage Establishment Application (PDF)
• Massage Establishment Application (PDF) fillable
• Massage Therapist Application (PDF)
• Massage Therapist Application (PDF) fillable
• Solicitors & Peddlers License (PDF) fillable
• Tobacco/THC License Application (PDF) fillable
• Transient Merchant Permit (PDF) fillable
• Rental License Application (PDF)

Excavation & Grading Permit

A permit is required anytime 25 cubic yards or more of land (dirt) is altered.

• Excavation & Grading Permit (PDF)
• Excavation & Grading Permit (PDF) fillable
• One Call Excavation Notice System Document

Planning and Zoning

Planning and Zoning permits and licenses are need for the review and development applications for land subdivisions, new development, and redevelopment.

• Land Use Application and Checklist (PDF).pdf 

Sign/Fence Permit

A sign/fence permit is required for all signage (both permanent and temporary) and fencing. In addition to the sign/fence permit, a building permit is required for permanent signage and fences higher than 6 feet.

• Sign Permit (PDF)
• Fence Permit (PDF) fillable

Right-of-Way Permit

A right-of-way permit is required to complete any work in the right-of-way.

• Right of Way Permit (PDF)
• Right of Way Permit (PDF) fillable

Water & Sewer Permits

A permit is required for any work completed for outdoor water and sewer infrastructure. This includes adding new infrastructure, repair, disconnecting from the system, and reconnecting to the system.

• Water & Sewer Permit (PDF)
• Water & Sewer Permit (PDF) fillable
• Temporary Hydrant Connection (PDF) fillable

Other Permits and Licenses

• Dog License (Dog Tags)

The City of Maple Plain issues dog tags solely for the purpose of assisting West Hennepin Public Safety when they find dogs. Tags are issued at City Hall for a $5 fee. There is no expiration on the tag and no vaccination documentation required.

• Chickens/Ducks/Geese Permit Application Requirements and Code (PDF)
• Residential Keeping of Chickens/Ducks/Geese Application (PDF)
• Residential Keeping of Chickens/Ducks/Geese Application (PDF) fillable
• Facility Reservation and Use Application and Agreement (PDF)
• Special Event Permit Application (PDF)

Electrical Permits

The State of Minnesota provides electrical inspections for all projects with the City of Maple Plain. The State Electrical Inspector for Maple Plain is David Hucky. For all questions regarding electrical inspections you can reach David Hucky at 952-442-2761. View Permit information.