City Forms & Requirements

Codes & Policies
* City Code
2025 Fee Schedule
Snow Plowing Policy

Liquor License Applications
City Application
AGE On-Sale Application
AGE Off-Sale Application
Buyer’s Card Application

Special Permit Applications
Chicken Permit Application – expires annually on December 31st
Chicken Permit Information
Pet License Application. – *proof of rabies vaccination needed* – expires annually on May 31st
Special Vehicle Permit Application– *proof of insurance needed* – expires annually on May 31st
MN Uniform Firearm Permit to Purchase
Peddler & Transient Merchant Application

Event Applications
Community Center Rental Agreement
Table & Chair Rental Agreement
Parade Permit Application
*No permit needed for Park Pavilion rental, but please call our office (507-523-2257) to reserve

Election Applications
Election Judge Application
Student Election Judge Application

Employment Applications
Employment Application
Committee-Board-Council Application

Property Applications
Water & Sewer New User Account Application
Water & Sewer Change of Address/Final Billing Application
Sign Permit Application
Variance Application
Conditional Use Permit

Request/Concern Forms
Complaint/Concern Form
Agenda Request Form
Data Request/Information Disclosure Application

Building/Home Improvement

Building Permit Application
Residential Decks 6.19.20 (1) (fill out this application & Building Permit Application)
Residential Detached Garage Handout
Mechanical-Heating Permit Application Lewiston requires a mechanical permit for the installation, modification, or replacement of any furnace, air conditioner, duct work, humidifier, air to air exchange, gas piping, gas fireplace, wood stove, chimney, chimney liner, vent connector, bathroom/kitchen exhaust fan or to alter any aspect of the heating, ventilation or air conditioning system.
Plumbing Permit Application Lewiston requires a plumbing permit for any changes to the plumbing system, including the installation or replacement of a fixture, water heater, water softener, and/or a backflow preventer for a lawn irrigation system.
Re-Siding Requirements
Re-Roofing Requirements
2020 MN Building Code-Asphalt Shingle Roofing

Hire only licensed contractors – Minnesota

FAQ:
What do I need a building permit for? 
A building permit is required for all new:
* Additions, Alterations, Remodeling, Construction
* Most Replacements – windows, exterior doors, roofs, siding, etc. 
* Plumbing Work – all installations, replacement, alterations, or replacements of all plumbing & plumbing fixtures. 
* Mechanical Work – all installations, replacements, additions, and alterations of anything that needs a gas hookup. Includes, but not limited to appliances, furnaces, boilers, water heaters. 
* Decks – required for all decks that are 30″ above adjacent grade or attached to a structure having frost footings or if deck is part of an accessible route.
**Decks include additional Inspections – Footing Inspection, Framing Inspection, Final Inspection 

What do I NOT need a permit for?
No building permit required for:
* Decks, porches, platforms under 30 inches above grade unless attached to permanent structure.
* Floor coverings
* Cabinets, Countertops
* Painting, Papering, Tiling
* Playground Equipment
* Swimming pools above ground
* Storage shed less than 200 sq feet
* Window awnings
* Fence

Building, Plumbing, & Mechanical Inspections: Chad Sommer, 507-272-7109
Electrical Inspections: Shannon Merchlewitz, 612-394-4587

All building projects should be done according to the current Minnesota Residential Code (residential) or Minnesota State Building Code (commercial).