Any person undertaking an activity for which a permit is required by these rules shall, prior to commencing work, submit to the District a permit application, engineering design data and such other information and exhibits as may be required by these rules. All permit applications must bear the original signature of the landowner, or selected contractor for governmental projects.
Permit applications must be submitted on the form provided by the District. Applicants may obtain these forms at the District office.
The Board of Managers shall act within sixty days of receipt of a complete permit application. A complete permit application includes all required information, exhibits, fees and surety.
The Board of Managers will issue a permit only after applicant has satisfied all requirements for the permit, has paid all required District fees, and the District has received any required surety.
Permits are valid for an eighteen month period from the date of issuance unless otherwise suspended or revoked. To extend a permit, the permittee must apply to the District in writing, stating the reasons for extension. Any plan changes, and related project documents must also be included in the extension application. The District must receive this application at least thirty days prior to the permit’s expiration date.
A permittee may assign a District permit only upon consent by the Board of Managers to the assignment.
Standard. The Board of Managers may grant the assignment of an issued permit if it finds the following conditions have been met:
Revised April 27th, 2005
The District will charge the applicant permit fees in accordance with a fee schedule adopted by written resolution of the Board of Managers and conforming to Minnesota Statutes ยง103D.345.
(b) Performance Surety Requirement. A cash surety in an amount set forth below must be submitted to the District with each permit application for the activities described below:
| Description of Activity | Cash Surety Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Site development with less than 5 acres of disturbed area | $1,500, $2,500 if a detention pond is required |
| 2. | Site development with less than 10, but greater than 5 acres of disturbed area | $2,500, $3,500 if a detention pond is required |
| 3. | Site development with greater than 10 acres of disturbed area | $3,500 + $250 per additional acre over 10 |
| 4. | Any alteration of Type III, IV, or V Wetlands | $3,500 |
| 5. | Construction of a Public Ditch Crossing | $2,500 for single-lane road or driveway, $5,500 for two-lane or greater roadway |
| 6. | Grading activity within 100 feet of Rice Creek or a Public Ditch | $3,500 for parallel distances less than 500 feet $5,500 for parallel distances 500 feet or greater |
| 7. | Construction activity (sewer and water line installation) in or along Rice Creek or any Public Ditch | $3,500 for parallel distances less than 500 feet $5,500 for parallel distances 500 feet or greater |
| 8. | Wildlife pond construction and shoreland improvement projects | $250 |
| 9. | Wetland replacement plans governed by WCA $500 + $10,000 per acre replaced |
An applicant may submit a performance bond or an irrevocable letter of credit to the District to secure performance of permit conditions for activities for which the required surety amount as determined above is in excess of $5,000. The performance bond or letter of credit must be submitted with the permit application.
(c) Form and Contents of Performance Bond or Letter of Credit.
It is the permit applicant’s responsibility to secure all permits and approvals that are required by other governmental authorities, and provide the District proof that applicant has submitted these permit applications.