Licenses

Below is a list of the current licenses the City of Fridley requires. Select each tab to learn more about that specific license and contact information.

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How to Apply & General Information for All Licenses

All license applications shall be submitted online using the CitizenServe portal. Once the application has been submitted, you will be directed to the payment page.

Each license is subject for review before it may be issued. Payments must be made before the review process may begin.

Apply Online

Animal Licenses

Dangerous Dog

Apply Online for a Dangerous Dog License

Application Requirements

  • Dog Owner Information: Full Name, DOB, Residence Address, Telephone Number, Email Address,
  • Name of Dog, Color/Markings, Breed, Sex
  • Rabies Vaccination Expiration Date
  • Tag Number
  • Microchip (Manufacturer Name and Number)
  • Background Consent Form(PDF, 755KB)
  • Picture of Driver License (Front and Back)
  • Site Plan: showing housing, structures, fencing and exercise area for dog(s)
  • Surety Bond or Certificate of Liability Insurance in the amount of $300,000
  • Copy of spay/neuter certificate
  • Photos of dog: one front facing and one side facing

Fee

  • $500 - Dangerous Dog
  • $500 - Potentially Dangerous Dog
  • $25 Impound Fee

Approval Process

Once the application has been submitted with all of the required documents and payment has been made, the approval process may begin. It may take up to 3 weeks (15 business days).

Once the license has been approved, you will receive the license certificate via email.

Contact

Patrick Faber, Lieutenant - Police

Beekeeping

Apply Online for a Beekeeping License

General Bee Keeping Information

  • Maximum of two colonies per license
  • Colony area must be located in backyard a minimum of 30 feet from all adjacent property lines
  • Colony shall comply with current zoning and building codes
  • Each colony structure shall have at least two standard 9 5/8 inch depth boxes, ten frame hive body with a maximum of five boxes total, including supers
  • Each colony shall be provided with a convenient source of water located within 10 feet from colony
  • Honey may not be sold from any residential property.

Application Requirements

  • Description of colony maintenance procedures and equipment so as not to create a nuisance or aggressive behavior
  • Site Plan
  • Proof of Educational Program/Course
  • Permission Form(PDF, 133KB) (if applicable)

Fee

  • $100 Fee for new license
  • $25 Renewal fee - A new license application is required to be filled out each year along with the renewal fee.

If any beekeeper no longer wants to renew a license, the bees and structures are required to be removed from the premises within six months of the effective date.

Education Programs

Approval Process

Once the application has been submitted with all of the required documents and payment has been made, the approval process may begin. It may take up to 15 business days.

This license is subject to an inspection prior to issuance. Depending on the scheduling of this inspection, this may prolong the approval process. The City's Code Enforcement Specialist will contact you to schedule the required inspection during the approval process.

Once the license has been approved, you will receive the license certificate via email.

Contact

Megan Matzick, License & Permit Coordinator

Chickens and Ducks

Apply Online for a Chicken/Duck License

General Poultry Keeping Information

  • Residents on properties zoned R-1, Single Family Residential may be permitted to keep and raise poultry (chickens and ducks) as a hobby with a license
  • Maximum of six animals are allowed
  • Roosters and loud clucking hens are prohibited
  • Chickens and ducks shall be secured inside of a shelter from sunset to sunrise each day to prevent nuisance noise and attraction of predators

Coop and Run

  • Coop and run area must be located in the backyard and must be located a minimum of thirty (30) feet from all adjacent property lines
  • Coop and covered run shall be limited to no more than sixty (60) square feet and maximum height of six (6) feet
  • Coop size shall not be less than three (3) square feet per bird, be weather proof and fully enclosed
  • The coop shall comply with current zoning and building codes. The coop shall be constructed architecturally appropriate building materials including exterior grade siding and either a metal, composite or shingled roof. In the alternative, coop may be purchased from a commercial source that constructs structures specifically to be used as coops for chickens
  • The run shall have a fence around the enclosure and shall be securely constructed with mesh type material
  • The run shall have protective overhead netting or fencing to prevent chickens from roaming freely and to protect them from other animals

Application Requirements

  • Type of Breed (Species)
  • Number to be kept
  • Description of sanitation control
  • Site plan
  • Proof of Educational Program/Course
  • Permission(PDF, 133KB)

Fee

  • $100 Fee for new license
  • $25 Renewal fee - A new license application is required to be filled out each year along with the renewal fee.

If the keeping of chickens has been discontinued for more than 12 months, the licensee must remove the coop and run and restore the site within five (5) business days.

Educational Program/Courses

Approval Process

Once the application has been submitted with all of the required documents and payment has been made, the approval process may begin. It may take up to 3 weeks (15 business days).

This license is subject to an inspection prior to issuance. Depending on the scheduling of this inspection, this may prolong the approval process. The Code Enforcement Specialist will contact you to schedule the required inspection during the approval process.

Once the license has been approved, you will receive the license certificate via email.

Contact

Megan Matzick, License & Permit Coordinator

Lifetime Dog License

The City of Fridley requires all dogs over the age of six months be licensed and vaccinated against rabies. We do not require cats to be licensed.

By applying for a license, the owner acknowledges that it is their responsibility to keep the dog’s rabies vaccination current once the license is issued. Fridley dog licenses are issued for the lifetime of the dog, or until its ownership is transferred within Fridley. The license fee is $25.

Apply Online for a Lifetime Dog License

Application Requirements

  • Pet's Name
  • Sex
  • Birth year
  • Breed
  • Color/Markings
  • Microchip (Number and Manufacturer Name) (if applicable)
  • Photo of dog (front facing)
  • Current Rabies Vaccination Certificate (must show date given and expiration date/date due)

Note: If you are moving into Fridley and would like your dog tag mailed to a different address, please provide your current address within your contact information. The license application must be applied under the new (Fridley) address you are moving to.

Fees

  • $25 License Fee
  • $5 Duplicate Tag Fee (still requires a new application to be filled out)

Approval Process

Once the application has been submitted with all the required documents and payment has been made, the approval process may begin. It may take up to 2 weeks (10 business days).

Once the license has been approved, you will receive the license certificate and the metal dog license tag in the mail.

Contact

Livestock

Any person keeping, raising, feeding or caring for horses, cattle, goats, sheep or swine shall provide no less than one (1) acre of open, unused land for each animal.

Apply Online for a Livestock License

Application Requirements

  • Type of livestock (Species)
  • Number to be kept
  • Description of housing facility (per Section 101.03.5 Housing)
  • Description of sanitation control
  • Site plan (must include property line setbacks, lot dimensions and livestock area)

Fee

  • $100

Approval Process

Once the application has been submitted with all of the required documents and payment has been made, the approval process may begin. It may take up to 3 weeks (15 business days).

This license is subject to an inspection prior to issuance. Depending on the scheduling of this inspection, this may prolong the approval process. The City's Code Enforcement Specialist will contact you to schedule the required inspection during the approval process.

Once the license has been approved, you will receive the license certificate via email.

Contact

Megan Matzick, License & Permit Coordinator

Multiple Pet

A lifetime dog license is required for all dogs over the age of six months. Please apply for each lifetime dog license prior to applying for the multiple pet license, if you haven't done so already. You will be required to provide the tag number for each dog. A multiple pet license is for owners who have four or more pets.

Apply Online for a Multiple Pet License

Application Requirements

  • Breeds
  • Describe method that will be used in keeping premises in sanitary condition.
  • Describe method to be used in keeping dogs and/or cats quiet.
  • Description of how animal feed will be stored and in what type of containers to prevent public nuisance.
  • Photo of each pet
  • Site plan of yard showing the house, structure, fencing and exercise area for dogs

Approval Process

Once the application has been submitted with all of the required documents and payment has been made, the approval process may begin. It may take up to 3 weeks (15 business days).

This license is subject to an inspection prior to issuance. Depending on the scheduling of this inspection, this may prolong the approval process. The City's Code Enforcement Specialist will contact you to schedule the required inspection during the approval process.

Once the license has been approved, you will receive the license certificate via email.

Contact

Megan Matzick, License & Permit Coordinator

Other Licenses

'49er Days

'49ers Days Parade Street Vendor License

A license is required for food trucks who will be onsite for '49er Days events. An application can be completed online in our CitizenServe Portal. Please select Food Truck License from the dropdown menu.

Fee

There is no fee for this license. Please do not enter payment information during the submission process.

'49er Days Festival Solicitor License

This license is for vendors who plan to sell items at the '49er Days Festival on June 14 at Commons Park.

Solicitor License Application - Business

Solicitor License Application - Individual

Application Requirements
Fee
  • $50
Approval Process

Once the application has been submitted with all of the required documents and payment has been made, the approval process may begin. It may take up to 3 weeks (15 business days).

Once the license has been approved, you will receive the license certificate via email.

Contact

Mike Maher, Director of Community Services

Auction License

Chapter 17 - Auctions

Apply Online for an Auction License

Application Requirements

  • Auction Name
  • Business Phone Number & Email Address
  • Federal Tax ID Number
  • State Tax ID Number
  • Business Type
  • Number of articles to be sold
  • Will motor vehicles be sold - If yes, you will need to provide the size and floor area of proposed sale
  • Owners Name, Address, Phone number (where sale is being conducted)
  • Owners Name, Address, Phone number (of articles to be sold)
  • Start date & End date of sale
  • Start time & End time of sale
  • Auctioneer (Name and contact information)
  • License Number of Auctioneer
  • SP:C1 Form(PDF, 377KB)
  • Plan For street parking patrons
  • Background Consent Form(PDF, 755KB)

Fee

  • $30 weekly
  • $150 year

Contact

Steve Monsrud, Deputy Director - Police

Carnival License

Chapter 28 - Carnivals

Apply Online for a Carnival License

Application Requirements

Fees

  • $75 application fee
  • $75 each day
  • $3,000 cash deposit or bond

Approval Process

Once the application has been submitted with all of the required documents and payment has been made, the approval process may begin. It may take up to 3 weeks (15 business days).

Once the license has been approved, you will receive the license certificate via email.

Miscellaneous Forms

Contact

Mike Maher, Director of Community Services

Christmas Tree Sales

Chapter 21 - Christmas Trees

Apply Online for a Christmas Tree Sales License

Application Requirements

Fees

  • $200 license fee
  • $100 Deposit (refundable upon final inspection required by Fire Department)

Approval Process

Once the application has been submitted with all of the required documents and payment has been made, the approval process may begin. It may take up to 3 weeks (15 business days).

This license is subject to two (2) inspections by the Fire Marshall. The first inspection will be done during the approval process. The second inspection will be completed after event date and before January 5th of the year following, to ensure the site has been properly cleaned and cleared. Once the second inspection has passed the deposit of $100 shall be returned to the applicant (please allow up to 30 business days for the refund to be process).

Once the license has been approved, you will receive the license certificate via email.

Contact

Megan Matzick, License & Permit Coordinator

Food Establishment License

Chapter 32 - Food Establishment

Apply Online for a Food Establishment License

Application Requirements

Fees

  • $45

Approval Process

Once the application has been submitted with all of the required documents and payment has been made, the approval process may begin. It may take up to 3 weeks (15 business days).

Once the license has been approved, you will receive the license certificate via email.

Contact

Megan Matzick, License & Permit Coordinator

Food Truck License

Beginning in August 2023, the City of Fridley (City) will issue Mobile Food Unit licenses to food trucks and ice cream trucks operating within the City. These licenses are required in addition to an Anoka County license. Mobile Food Units are regulated under Fridley City Code.

List of Licensed Mobile Food Trucks

To find currently licensed mobile food trucks, visit the CitizenServe portal and select Mobile Food Unit from the dropdown to view the list. You will need to click the "submit" button to generate the list.

Please note: As of early August 2023, there are not yet any active Mobile Food Unit licenses in the City, so the report may not return a result.

Food Truck and Ice Cream Truck Licenses

Food Trucks can operate:

  • At a private event occurring at a city or county park, with a valid park rental permit
  • At a City event, with consent of the City
  • At a school event, with consent of the school
  • At a private event on private property
  • Between the hours of 7 a.m. and 10 p.m.

Ice cream trucks can operate:

  • Along public roads, on a route approved at least 10 days in advance of operations
  • Between the hours of 10 a.m. and 8 p.m.
  • Ice cream trucks may not operate within one block of a School Zone

Instructions for Applying for a License

All licenses are administered through our online portal. You can apply through our online portal. You can apply via the CitizenServe website.

All Mobile Food Unit licenses expire on April 30. Licenses issued mid-year are not pro-rated. You will receive a notification when it is time to renew your license.

Fees and Inspections

Food trucks:

  • $50 license
  • $100 fire inspection, if appliances will be used to heat food

Ice cream trucks:

  • $75 license
  • No inspection required

Approval

Licenses are issued administratively once all required documents have been submitted. Please allow two weeks for your license to be processed.

More information

For more information about licensing, contact Permit and License Coordinator, Megan Matzick at 763-572-3601 or email BusinessLicensing@FridleyMN.gov.

For more information about inspections, contact Fire Marshal James Lang at 763-572-3621 or email James.Lange@FridleyMN.gov.

Hemp THC Products

Chapter 310 - Hemp THC Products

Apply Online for a Hemp Product License

Fees

  • Annual License - $1,500
  • Investigation Fee, Individual - $200
  • Investigation Fee, Corporate/Partnership - $400

Approval Process

Once the application process has been submitted with all of the required documents and payment has been made, the approval process may begin. It may take up to 3 weeks (15 business days).

Once the license has been approved, you will receive the license certificate via email.

Contact

Beth Kondrick, Deputy City Clerk

Hotel/Motel License

Chapter 26 - Hotels and Motels

Apply Online for a Hotel/Motel License

Application Requirements

Fees

  • $125 for first unit
  • $5 each additional unit

Approval Process

Once the application has been submitted with all the required documents and payment has been made, the approval process may begin. It may take up to 3 weeks (15 business days).

Once the license has been approved, you will receive the license certificate via email.

Contact

Megan Matzick, License & Permit Coordinator

Junk Yard License

Chapter 24 - Junk Yards

Apply Online for a Junk Yard License

Application Requirements

  • Business Name, Phone & Email Address
  • Federal Tax ID Number
  • State Tax ID Number
  • Business Type
  • EPA Identification Number / Expiration Date
  • Anoka County Hazardous Waste Generator License Number / Expiration Date / Copy of License Certificate
  • SP:C1 Form(PDF, 377KB)
  • Background Consent Form(PDF, 755KB)

Fee

  • $350 License Fee

Approval Process

Once the application has been submitted with all the required documents and payment has been made, the approval process may begin. It may take up to 3 weeks (15 business days).

Once the license has been approved, you will receive the license certificate via email.

Contact

Megan Matzick, License & Permit Coordinator

Liquor License

Liquor Caterer: Chapter 609 - Liquor Caterers Registration and Event Notification

Liquor Manufacturer: Chapter 610 - Liquor Manufacturers

Annual Alcohol Consumption and Display: Chapter 121 - Liquor Consumption, Use or Display

Off-Sale Liquor

On-Sale Liquor

Fees

Liquor, Caterer

  • Annual Caterer Registration: $100
  • Event Notification Permit (per event): $25

Liquor, Consumption and Display

  • Annual State permit: $300
  • One-day City permit: $25

Liquor, On-Sale Intoxicating Holiday Endorsement

  • Fee: $100

Liquor, Lawful Gambling Endorsement

  • Fee: $300

Liquor Manufacturers/Investigative Fee

  • Individual: $200
  • Partnership/Corporation: $400
  • Alteration of Business: $100
  • Change of Officers: $25
  • On-Sale Brewer/Distillery Taproom License: $600
  • Off-Sale Brewer/Distillery Growler License: $300

Liquor, On-Sale Intoxicating

No entertainment:

  • 0-3,000 square feet: $6,000
  • 3,001-6,000 square feet: $7,000
  • Over 6,000 square feet: $8,000

With entertainment or dancing:

  • 0-3,000 square feet: $7,000
  • 3,001-6,000 square feet: $8,000
  • Over 6,000 square feet: $9,000

Liquor, On-Sale Intoxicating Initial Investigative Fee

  • Individual: $200
  • Corporation or partnership: $400

Liquor, On-Sale Sunday

  • Fee: $200

Liquor, On-Sale Intoxicating Temporary one day only

  • Fee: $25

Liquor, 3.2% Malt Liquor Off-Sale

  • Off-Sale: $60
  • On-Sale: $325
  • Holiday Endorsement: $100

Liquor, 3.2% Malt Liquor, Initial Investigative Fee

  • Individual: $90
  • Corporation or partnership: $180

Liquor, 3.2% Malt Liquor Temporary

  • Fee: $60

Liquor, Wine

  • Fee: $1,000

Liquor, Wine Investigative Initial Fee

  • Individual: $200
  • Corporation or partnership: $400

Liquor, Bottle Club

  • Annual permit: $300
  • One day permit: $25

Liquor, On-Sale Intoxicating Club

  • Per club under 200 members: $300
  • Per club of 201-500 members: $500
  • Per club of 501-1,000 members: $650
  • Per club of 1,001-2,000 members: $800
  • Per club of 2,001-4,000 members: $1,000
  • Per club of 4,001-6,000 members: $2,000
  • Per club of over 6,000 members: $3,000

Liquor, On-Sale Club Holiday Endorsement

  • Fee: $100

Approval Process

Once the application has been submitted with all the required documents and payment has been made, the approval process may begin. It may take up to 3 weeks (15 business days).

Once the license has been approved, you will receive the license certificate via email.

Contact

Beth Kondrick, Deputy City Clerk

Managerial License

Chapter 603 Section 603.20 - Managerial License

Apply Online for a Managerial License

Required for Liquor Dispensing (On-Sale) and Pawn Shop

Fee

$10 license fee

Approval Process

Once the application has been submitted with all the required documents and payment has been made, the approval process may begin. It may take up to 3 weeks (15 business days).

Once the license has been approved, you will receive the license certificate via email.

Contact

Beth Kondrick, Deputy City Clerk

Massage Therapy License

Chapter 125 - Massage Therapy Businesses and Massage Therapists

Apply Online - Business

Apply Online - Individual

Fees

  • Business - $400 annually
  • Investigation - $400 (new) $200 (renewal)
  • Fee/Corporation/Partnership - $200 (new) $100 (Renewal)
  • Business Investigation Fee/Individual/Sole Prop. - $50 annually
  • Massage Therapist License Fee - $25 annually

Approval Process

Once the application has been submitted with all the required documents and payment has been made, the approval process may begin. It may take up to 3 weeks (15 business days).

Once the license has been approved, you will receive the license certificate via email.

Contact

Beth Kondrick, Deputy City Clerk

Motor Vehicle Body Repair

Chapter 18 - Motor Vehicle Body Repair Businesses

Apply Online for a Motor Vehicle Body Repair License

Application Requirements

Fees

  • Each location - $150
  • Investigation Fee - $50

Approval Process

Once the application has been submitted with all the required documents and payment has been made, the approval process may begin. It may take up to 3 weeks (15 business days).

Once the license has been approved, you will receive the license certificate via email.

Contact

Megan Matzick, License & Permit Coordinator

Music/Dance Festival License

Chapter 22 - Music Festivals

Chapter 23 - Public Dances

Apply Online for a Music/Dance Festival License

Application Requirements

Fees

  • Music Festival Fee - $700/day
  • Filing Fee - $100
  • Public Dance Fee - $75

Approval Process

Once the application has been submitted with all the required documents and payment has been made, the approval process may begin. It may take up to 3 weeks (15 business days).

Once the license has been approved, you will receive the license certificate via email.

Contact

Mike Maher, Director of Community Services

Parade License

Apply Online for a Parade License

Guidelines

  • Once parade route has been approved, please provide detailed traffic control plan with application showing the location and type of traffic control signs.
  • Authorized traffic control agents or police personnel must be provided at all intersections requiring traffic control.
  • Barricades, signs and delineation equipment must be installed and removed as directed by either the Public Works or Police Department. The City does not rent equipment. There are a number of local private firms which do rent the equipment.
  • Volunteers must be provided to monitor barricades at all intersections not requiring traffic control personnel.
  • Residents and property owners abutting the event route must be notified by leaflet at least 48 hours before the event

Application Requirements

  • Business Name, Address, Phone number and Email Address
  • Federal Tax ID Number
  • State Tax ID Number
  • Title of event
  • Start and End dates
  • Start and End times
  • Event set up and take down dates
  • Road Closure start and end dates
  • Road Closure start and end times
  • Trash receptacles (must be shown on route map)
  • Number of Non-ADA qualified port-a-pottys
  • Number of ADA qualified port-a-pottys
  • Will barricades be needed? (Barricades are the responsibility of the applicant) - If yes, list location of barricades
  • Copy of route map (requirements below):
    1. Route to be traveled, the starting point and the end point
    2. Location by streets of assembly areas for parade and line up
    3. Portable toilet/restrooms and waste receptacles are required and must be provided by applicant
    4. Location of portable toilet/restrooms
    5. Location of trash receptacles
  • Copy of rental receipt
  • Background Consent Form(PDF, 755KB)

Approval Process

Once the application has been submitted with all the required documents and payment has been made, the approval process may begin. It may take up to 3 weeks (15 business days).

Once the license has been approved, you will receive the license certificate via email.

Contact

Mike Maher, Director of Community Services

Pawn Shop License

Chapter 31 - Pawn Shops

Apply Online for a Pawn Shop License

Application Requirements

  • Business Name, Address, Phone Number and Email Address
  • Any real estate taxes, personal property taxes, special assessments, or other financial claims of the City of Fridley delinquent or unpaid for the premises to be licensed? (Check for delinquent taxes online) - If yes, details must be provided
  • Federal Tax ID Number
  • State Tax ID Number
  • Exact legal description of the premises to be licensed
  • Site plan (must show plot plan of area showing dimensions, locations of buildings, street access and parking facilities)
  • SP:C1 Form(PDF, 377KB)
  • Bond (Bond Requirements)(PDF, 94KB)
  • List of individuals owning in excess of five percent or greater or list of Board of Directors

Fees

  • Annual License Fee - $3,000
  • Monthly Transaction Fee - $3.00 per transaction
  • Reporting Failure Penalty - $4.00 per transaction
  • Investigation Fee - $400

Approval Process

Once the application has been submitted with all the required documents and payment has been made, the approval process may begin. It may take up to 3 weeks (15 business days).

Once the license has been approved, you will receive the license certificate via email.

Contact

Beth Kondrick, Deputy City Clerk

Solicitor License

Chapter 14 - Peddlers

List of Licensed Solicitors

Solicitor License Application - Business

Solicitor License Application - Individual

Application Requirements

Fee

  • $60 per peddler

Approval Process

Once the application has been submitted with all the required documents and payment has been made, the approval process may begin. It may take up to 3 weeks (15 business days).

Once the license has been approved, you will receive the license certificate via email.

Contact

Beth Kondrick, Deputy City Clerk

Solid Waste Haulers

Section 113.15 - Recycling, Yard Waste and Organics Collectors', and Solid Waste Haulers' Regulations

Apply Online for a Solid Waste Haulers License

Application Requirements

  • Business Name, Address, Phone number & Email address
  • Approximate number of customers
  • Federal Tax ID Number
  • State Tax ID Number
  • Business Type
  • How many final disposal facilities will be used? - Must include name of facility, location of facility, owner of facility and owners address
  • Contact for providing tonnage to the City of Fridley
  • How many vehicles used for refuse/recycling collection and hauling? Required to provide the following for each vehicle:
    • Type and make of vehicle
    • Vehicle Number
    • Vehicle License Number
    • Fuel Type
  • Does your route conform to the city's collection schedule for solid waste and/or recycling? If no, an explanation will be required.
  • SP:C1 Form(PDF, 377KB)
  • Description of services offered and a copy of fee schedule with base rate used for licensed year
  • Background Consent Form(PDF, 755KB)
  • Certificate of Liability Insurance
    • City of Fridley listed as Certificate Holder
      • City of Fridley, 7071 University Ave NE, Fridley, MN 55432
      • $1,000,000 per occurrence (minimum)
      • Automobile Liability Coverage for each vehicle
        • $1,000,000 or more per accident (minimum)

Fees

  • $100 for 1st Vehicle
  • $40 for each additional vehicle

Approval Process

Once the application has been submitted with all the required documents and payment has been made, the approval process may begin. It may take up to 3 weeks (15 business days).

Once the license has been approved, you will receive the license certificate via email.

Contact

Megan Matzick, License & Permit Coordinator

Temporary Food License

Apply Online for a Temporary Food License

Application Requirements

Fee

  • $30 Application Fee

Approval Process

Once the application has been submitted with all the required documents and payment has been made, the approval process may begin. It may take up to 3 weeks (15 business days).

Once the license has been approved, you will receive the license certificate via email.

Contact

Megan Matzick, License & Permit Coordinator

Miscellaneous Documents

Temporary Outdoor Display

Chapter 205 Zoning Section 205.13.01 - Uses Permitted

General Requirements(PDF, 128KB)

Apply Online for a Temporary Outdoor Display License

Application Requirements

  • Business Name, Address, Phone Number and Email address
  • Start and End date
  • Have you conducted an outdoor sale previously this year? If yes, provide start date of previous outdoor sale
  • Will there be a tent? If yes, upload document showing the fire rating of the tent and all the exists
  • Are you part of a shopping center/multi-tenant development? If yes, a maximum of six events are permitted per year for multi-tenant centers
  • List of types of items to be sold or given away
  • Will there be a sign for this event? If yes, a temporary sign permit is required
  • Site plan (showing the size and location of display on the property). The plan must also show how pedestrian and vehicular traffic will be managed. The display must not be located in any landscaped area or in the boulevard.

Fee

  • $75

Approval Process

Once the application has been submitted with all the required documents and payment has been made, the approval process may begin. It may take up to 3 weeks (15 business days).

Once the license has been approved, you will receive the license certificate via email.

Contact

Nancy Abts, Associate City Planner

Tobacco/Gas License

Chapter 12 - Tobacco Products

Chapter 13 Gasoline Sales

Fees

Gas

  • $60 - Retail Gas Sales
  • $30 - Private Gasoline Pump (per location)

Tobacco

  • $125 - Tobacco Products
  • $400 License Fee (Tobacco Product Shop)
  • $100 License Investigation Fee (Tobacco Product Shop)

Approval Process

Once the application has been submitted with all the required documents and payment has been made, the approval process may begin. It may take up to 3 weeks (15 business days).

Once the license has been approved, you will receive the license certificate via email.

Contact

Beth Kondrick, Deputy City Clerk

Tree Management

Chapter 104 - Tree Management

Apply Online for a Tree Management License

Application Requirements

  • Business Name, Address, Phone number and Email address
  • Federal Tax ID Number
  • State Tax ID Number
  • Number of employees
  • Number of vehicles used for tree service - Make, Model, Year, and License number is required for each vehicle
  • Applicant registered with Minnesota Department of Agriculture Tree Registry? If no, explain why.
  • Contact information of where logs and brush from the city's trees you have worked have been disposed of
  • ISA certified arborist on staff? If no, explain why.
  • Certified tree inspector on staff? If no, explain why.
  • Chemical pesticide licensed staff member? If no, explain why.
  • If yes to any of the questions above, a copy of each license/certificate will be required
  • Copy of current General Liability Insurance
  • SP:C1 Form(PDF, 377KB)
  • Background Consent Form(PDF, 755KB)

Fee

  • $150

Approval Process

Once the application has been submitted with all the required documents and payment has been made, the approval process may begin. It may take up to 3 weeks (15 business days).

Once the license has been approved, you will receive the license certificate via email.

Contact

Annie Olson, Administrative Assistant - Engineering

Used Car Dealer

Chapter 19 - Used Motor Vehicles

Apply Online for a Used Car Dealer License

Application Requirements

Fee

  • $150

Approval Process

Once the application has been submitted with all the required documents and payment has been made, the approval process may begin. It may take up to 3 weeks (15 business days).

Once the license has been approved, you will receive the license certificate via email.

Contact

Megan Matzick, License & Permit Coordinator

Rental Licenses

The Rental Housing Division mandates the existence of rental property licensing and maintenance program, which corrects substandard conditions, and maintains a standard for rental property.

Learn More about Rental Properties

City Contractor Licenses

Apply online to be a licensed contractor with the City of Fridley for business such as blacktopping, HVAC, roofing, electrical, moving, plumbing, etc.

Registered Liquor Caterers

The City of Fridley requires caterers who provide food and alcohol to events in the city to register with the City of Fridley and provide event notification information for each event it conducts.

Learn more about Licensed Solicitors

Licensed Businesses & Solicitors

The City of Fridley requires certain businesses to be licensed with the City in order to do business. These businesses undergo police background checks for your safety.

Learn more about Licensed Solicitors

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