Albertville, MN

Albertville handles driveway permitting through its Building Department, which enforces the Minnesota State Building Code on all permits. Working without a permit is illegal under state law, and obtaining the permit (whether the property owner or the contractor pulls it) ensures both safety and full compliance with state code. Review of permit applications also confirms the project meets zoning requirements, including setbacks and building heights. A permit is required for new driveway installation, replacing or reconstructing an existing driveway, and any driveway expansion or modification. Minor maintenance and sealcoating are exempt.

Albertville does not publish a standalone curb-cut fee, residential driveway width table, or setback table on its public website. You must request the current 2025-2026 fee schedule and the driveway/curb cut application form directly from the Building Department by calling 763-497-3384 ext. 3 or emailing Maeghanb@albertvillemn.gov. When you call, ask specifically about the curb-cut/driveway approach permit fee, the maximum driveway width at the curb and at the right-of-way line, side-yard setback requirements, distance-from-intersection rules, whether a separate right-of-way permit is needed if the curb cut touches a city street, and the City Standard Detail Plates for driveway and apron construction specs. Two copies of project plans plus a survey are commonly required at submittal.

The city's submittal advice is straightforward: applications for permits should be submitted well in advance of the scheduled start date so that staff can offer assistance and issue the permit at the start of the project, especially during summer construction season. Various inspections are required for all permits. To schedule an inspection after a permit is issued, call the inspection line at 763-497-3384 ext. 103 with your permit number and site address ready.

The Public Works and Engineering Department, separate from Building, handles public infrastructure, street and curb work, and standard detail specifications. The City Engineer is responsible for all public engineering and construction projects in Albertville, including design, plan review, and construction inspection of all public improvements (street, sanitary sewer, watermain, storm sewer, and park improvements). Design and construction of public improvements must conform to the city's Standard Detail Plates. Public Works Supervisor Tim Guimont can be reached at 763-497-3145 for questions about street work and curb construction.

Albertville City Hall is at 5959 Main Avenue, Albertville, MN 55301. The city operates a four-day work week and is closed Fridays. Office hours are Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with the customer service window closed from noon to 12:30 p.m. for staff lunch. The general phone line is 763-497-3384. If your driveway connects to a Wright County road, a separate county access permit may be required; for state highways, contact MnDOT at 800-657-3774 for an Access/Driveway Permit, which MnDOT requires whenever there is a request for a change in access to or from a state right-of-way or a change in use of the property. Always call Gopher State One Call at 811 before any digging.