Natural Resources Management Permit (NRMP)

A NRMP is required for any project disturbing 3,500 square feet or more or displacing 20 cubic yards of soil or more. Contact Natural Resources at (952) 953-2464 with questions.

A NRMP may also be required for the following, regardless of the project's size or amount of soil disturbed: 

• All commercial and industrial projects
• Garage additions 
• In-ground pools 
• New home construction 
• Residential home additions (decks, family rooms, porches) 
• Retaining walls 4 feet high and higher 
• Significant tree removal (City Ordinance Section 152.46)  Any healthy deciduous tree measuring eight inches or greater in diameter, or any coniferous tree measuring six inches or greater in diameter, at four and one-half feet above grade.

Obtaining a Permit

 

• Check with Building Inspections to see if a building permit is required. 
• Submit your plans along with your building permit and NRMP application at least 15 days before your desired start of work date.
  • Click on the link for an Existing Residential NRMP application.
  • Click on the link for a Commercial/Industrial/New Residential NRMP application.
• You will be contacted after review of your application. 
• Submit your fees and financial security online to receive your permit. A copy of the fee schedule can be found here. Pending no onsite issues, financial security is returned upon site stabilization and project completion. 
• Call Natural Resources at (952) 953-2462 to schedule an initial inspection.