FAQs
Building Inspections
The purpose of a building permit is to provide minimum construction standards established by the Minnesota State Building Code. These minimum construction standards provide safeguards for life, health, property and welfare by regulating design, construction, materials, use and the type of occupancy of all buildings. A building permit must be obtained any time a building or structure is erected, enlarged, altered, repaired, moved, converted or demolished.
Smoke detectors are required for the entire house when remodeling the home or finishing a basement. Smoke detectors must be in each bedroom, in hallways leading to bedrooms, and on every level of the home. Smoke detectors must be hard wired with battery backup in the newly constructed areas. In existing areas of the home where ceiling finish has not been removed, batter powered smoke detectors may be used.
In new construction of single-family, two-family and townhouse buildings, carbon monoxide (CO) detectors must be installed outside and not more than 10 feet from each separate sleeping area or bedroom. Where work requiring a permit occurs in existing dwellings that have attached garages or have fuel-fired appliances, CO alarms shall be provided as stated above.
Although the city cannot recommend specific contractors, following are two useful sources of information about the contractor hiring process and homeowner rights and responsibilities.
City Council
Send email to city council members at council@ci.victoria.mn.us
City council meetings are broadcast on Mediacom Channel 8. You can watch meetings live or later on our YouTube channel.
Elections
City Clerk Cindy Patnode is the city's elections administrator. You can contact her via email or at 952-443-4229.
Carver County elections department can be reached via email or at 952-361-1910.
The Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State can be reached via email or at 651-215-1440.
Carver County elections department can be reached via email or at 952-361-1910.
The Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State can be reached via email or at 651-215-1440.
Fire Department
The non-emergency number is 952-443-4240 or you can email Fire Chief Andrew Heger.
The department responds to over 250 calls per year.
Smoke detectors are meant to be used for no more than ten years. After they reach this age they may not work properly in the event of a fire. To check how old you detectors are, remove them from the ceiling mount and a date of manufacture will be printed on the back.
Yes. For the third and subsequent false alarm calls within a year, the charge is $266 per incident.
Unfortunately, the fire department does not provide this service. There are several vendors in the metro area that can fulfill this need.
No, you do not need a burning permit for a recreational bonfire, however the fire must meet the recreational fire guidelines.
The sale, possession, and use of certain non-explosive and non-aerial consumer fireworks is permitted in Minnesota. Examples of legal fire works include items such as sparklers, cones and tubes that emit sparks, snakes, and party poppers. Additional information can be found on the Minnesota State Fire Marshal website at Consumer Fireworks Information.
Yes, but they first must fill out a fireworks permit application (PDF) and submit it to the city for approval.
Yes, but first they must fill out a fireworks display application (PDF) and submit it to the city for approval.
If you live or work in Victoria, the answer might be yes! Firefighters earn $10.30 per hour for training and calls and earn pension credit. Email Fire Chief Andrew Heger.
Open burning is prohibited in the City of Victoria unless a permit is issued. A burning permit is required for any fire larger than 3 feet by 3 feet. Permits are available at the Victoria City Hall. The City of Victoria would like to encourage all residents to use alternate disposal methods, such as composting or recycling and use burning as a last resort.
No. Leaves are not allowed to be burnt, even if they are in a recreation fire. Burning of leaves produces noxious smoke which can create a health hazard and is a nuisance to your neighbors.
General Questions
1670 Steiger Lake Lane Victoria, MN 55386
Hours are weekday from 8 am to 4:30 pm. Between Memorial Day-Labor Day, city hall closes at noon on Fridays.
Hours are weekday from 8 am to 4:30 pm. Between Memorial Day-Labor Day, city hall closes at noon on Fridays.
Yes. Parking is prohibited on any city street after a two-inch snowfall. Restrictions are enforced until the streets are plowed.
Yes. From May 1 through September 30, the city enforces an odd / even restriction based on your house number and time of day restriction with no watering between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. More information on this policy is available in the Public Works section.
Utility contact information is available on our New Residents Information page.
The City of Victoria is served by two school districts. See the New Residents Information page.
Park Facility Rental
Reservation Process for Lions Park Pavilion
- Visit the Lions Pavilion webpage and view the calendar to check for open dates.
- Complete the facility request form.
- The Parks and Rec. Department will follow up with confirmation on availability and instructions on how to proceed.
- Mail or drop agreement, payment and deposit off at the Victoria Recreation Center.
- Keys: Key fobs will need to be picked up no earlier than the day of the event and returned the next day after the event. Pick-up location is the Victoria Recreation Center.
- Amenities: Refrigerator, ice machine, tables and chairs, auxiliary port
Reservation Process for Neighborhood Park Shelters
- Visit the Neighborhood Park Shelter webpage.
- Request a facility online.
- Payment: Is due prior the day of rental.
- Keys: If the park shelter that you rented requires a key (Rhapsody), it will need to be picked up and returned to the Victoria Recreation Center (8475 Kochia Lane, Victoria) front desk on the day of the rental. The summer hours for the Victoria Recreation Center are 6 am-8 pm.
Parks & Recreation
You can register online. You can also register in person at the Victoria Recreation Center at 8475 Kochia Lane in Victoria or by phone at 952-443-4255.
Visit the Victoria Recreation Center webpage to see facility hours.
Yes! View the schedule on our website.
Group Fitness Class Costs
Group Fitness Class Costs
- Member - Daily Fee (per class): $6
- Resident - Daily Fee (per class): $7
- Non-Resident - Daily Fee (per class): $8
- Member Punch Card (10 Punches): $50
- Resident Punch Card (10 Punches): $60
- Non-Resident Punch Card (10 Punches): $70
Yes. The City of Victoria and the local youth athletic associations all run recreational activities in Victoria. See our current parks and recreation brochure for classes and activities for all ages.
Yes! The Victoria Recreation Center's walking track is located above the ice rink. The walking track is free to everyone. Please note that the track will be closed during high school hockey games. Track users must be 10 years or older to use the walking track without adult supervision.
To view information on the Lions Park Pavilion visit our web page.
Contact the Recreation Center at 952-443-4255 and speak with the Recreation Supervisor.
Public Works
The Minnesota Department of Transportation will start spring load restrictions in the metro frost zone Thursday, March 4, 2021 at 12:01 AM. More information is available on the MNDot website.
View map for weight limits on city roads.
View map for weight limits on city roads.
Residents are reminded that certain solid waste items do not belong in the sewer system. Many materials, flushed or poured down the drain can become stuck in sewer lift stations, potentially causing sewer back-ups in homes. Disposable does not mean Flushable. Items claiming to be biodegradable do not necessarily break down well enough to be put into the sewer system.
Cloth-like materials such as shop towels, kitchen and bathroom wipes can plug up the sewer system. Product packaging clearly indicates disposal into a trashcan. If it doesn't dissolve immediately in a bowl, it should not be placed into the sewer. The exception, of course, is toilet paper.
Grease is also a major problem for the sewer system. It will coat the walls of the sewer pipe and eventually cause a clog and possible sewer back-up. Instead, place grease in a container, let it solidify, and throw it into the trash.
Common items that should not be flushed into the sewer system:
Cloth-like materials such as shop towels, kitchen and bathroom wipes can plug up the sewer system. Product packaging clearly indicates disposal into a trashcan. If it doesn't dissolve immediately in a bowl, it should not be placed into the sewer. The exception, of course, is toilet paper.
Grease is also a major problem for the sewer system. It will coat the walls of the sewer pipe and eventually cause a clog and possible sewer back-up. Instead, place grease in a container, let it solidify, and throw it into the trash.
Common items that should not be flushed into the sewer system:
- Plastic objects (toys, eating utensils, etc)
- Glass, wood, metal or soil; cooking oil, or other edible food oils
- Rags, condoms, sanitary napkins, tampons, paper towels, cotton balls or swabs
- flushable toilet brushes, wipes and pad
- Wet wipes, face cloths, or cleaning cloths
The City of Victoria has an ordinance restricting water usage, effective annually from May 1 to September 30. During that time, irrigation (ex., sprinklers or in-ground watering systems) through the public water supply is restricted to an odd/even watering cycle and prohibited between 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.
What this means:
Learn more about the ordinance (Chapter 26; Section 26 to 30) in the municipal code.
What this means:
- No person shall irrigate using the public water supply between the hours of 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. on any day of the week.
- If a property address is an even number, irrigation can take place on the even-numbered days outside of the hours listed above.
- If the property address is an odd number, irrigation can take place on the odd-numbered days outside of the hours listed above.
- For example, the property owners of 1670 Stieger Lake Lane can irrigate on July 2, 4, 6, 8, etc.
- House numbers ending in 0, 2, 4, 6, 8 are considered even and house numbers ending in 1, 3, 5, 7, 9 are considered odd.
- Ensures an adequate water supply for those that use public water in Victoria, Minn.
- Conserves water resources
- Prevents wasteful and harmful effects of irrigation during the midday hours
Learn more about the ordinance (Chapter 26; Section 26 to 30) in the municipal code.
All surfaced city streets, parking lots, medians, and city maintained sidewalks are swept in the spring of the year (beginning the first week of April if weather permits) and again in the fall (typically at the end of September).
Spot-sweeping occurs during the summer months as needed after a rain, an accident that has resulted in debris on the road, or at the request of a resident.
Spot-sweeping occurs during the summer months as needed after a rain, an accident that has resulted in debris on the road, or at the request of a resident.
Complete the online Report a Pothole form, or email public works, or call 952-443-4210. We will either spot patch the pothole after it is reported, or we will add the location to our list for our regular maintenance schedule.
Call 952-443-4210 or email Public Works to report broken park equipment.
According to the U.S. Geological Survey, an average lawn sprinkler will use 10 gallons of water per minute. See water usage for average water usage for typical daily activities.
Snow and Ice Removal
Parking on the street is prohibited from 11 pm-6 am after two inches of snow falls or until the street is plowed curb to curb.
The public works department tries to follow the following schedule when plowing snow in the city; weather conditions may delay our progress towards meeting these goals.
- Collector and minor arterial streets: 3 am-8 am
- Cul-de-sacs/dead-end streets/alleys: 8 am-noon
- Clean-up: Noon-3 pm
- Sanding: 3 am-3 pm
Residents are responsible for plowing sidewalks in front or on the side of their property within 24 hours of snowfall.
Mailboxes should be set back at least three feet from the curb to avoid being in the direct line of plowed snow. It is the homeowner's responsibility to keep the snow clear around their mailbox and to keep their mailbox in good repair so the weight of the snow from the plows will not knock the box over. See the U.S. Postmaster guidelines for securing installing a mailbox.
No. Drivers should stay well back when following any snow plow. These trucks will be putting salt and sand on the roads. This distance is also for your own safety, because snow plows generally go slower than the posted speeds.