Permits & Licenses

More Permits & Licenses

Alcohol at Brookview Park

Groups or individuals renting a Brookview Park picnic shelter who wish to serve beer or wine must purchase a special permit for $20, payable at the time the reservation is made.

Block Parties

To stage a block party, neighbors must present the Police Department with a petition signed by all residents affected by the street closing at least two weeks in advance. If the petition requirement cannot be met, neighbors must obtain City Council approval for the street closing. Upon approval, City Public Works staff will deliver street barricades the last working day before the street closing. Barricades will be left with the responsible person listed on the petition, and that person is in charge of placing and removing the barricades. City crews will pick up pick up the barricades on the nearest work day following the street closing.

Door-to-door Sales and Soliciting

Anyone wishing to do door-to-door sales or fundraising must obtain the Peddlers & Solicitors License from the City, carry the license with them, and show it on request. Residents should check for the appropriate license.

Fireworks

Fireworks displays can only be staged by persons who have passed a state certification test and have a valid Minnesota fireworks operator's license. Without such permits and qualifications, ownership and displays of fireworks are illegal and are punishable misdemeanors with a fine of up to $750 or 90 days in jail. Even basic fireworks, like sparklers and snakes, are illegal in Minnesota. Fireworks operators must request a permit from the Fire Department two weeks in advance.

Permit requires rental of fire engine and crew to stand by at display.
Application  |  Fees

Gun Purchase/Carry

Purchasing a gun requires a permit. Gun-owners who wish to carry their weapons must also obtain a special permit. For more information, contact the Police Department.

Home-Based Occupations

Home-based businesses have special regulations. Please see City Code 11.21, Subdivision 17. Questions? Call the Planning Department at 763-593-8095.

No Parking Waiver

This permit is required to temporarily suspend enforcement of a no parking zone in Golden Valley. The application form for the permit is due at least one week in advance of the date on which the event it to occur. City staff may require additional information from the event organizer before approving the permit.

Resident Parking

Residents who live in parking-restricted areas must obtain parking permits for guests.

Residential Rental Property

Golden Valley City ordinance requires all residential property owners who rent out their property to have a rental license. This includes single family homes, townhomes, duplexes, condominiums, and group homes.

Right-Of-Way (ROW)

Unless otherwise provided in the City Code, no person may obstruct or excavate in the right-of-way (ROW) without first obtaining a ROW permit from the City.

Special Event

The City requires a permit for any parade or special event that will use public right-of-way. The application form for the permit is due at least 60 days in advance of the date on which the event is to occur, accompanied by payment of the fee established by the City Council. City Staff may require additional information from the event organizer before approving the permit.

Tent/Canopy

Required for tents exceeding 200 square feet and canopies exceeding 400 square feet
Application  | Fee: $50