Knowledge Base

Citation Breakdown:

The first page of the bill is for the administrative citation written by the Public Works Inspector. The amount depends on if the property is zoned residential or commercial and the number of violations in a 365-day period.

The second page of the bill is for the contractor's services to remove the snow. The City hires the contractors and directs them to clear the sidewalk after an inspection by City staff.

Fees Schedule:

 Administrative Citations increase per violation if more than one is received in a 365 day period.

• Residential Zone:
  • 1st Citation = $40
  • 2nd Citation = $60
  • 3rd or more = $120
• Commercial/CBD or Industrial Zone
  • 1st Citation = $60
  • 2nd Citation = $100
  • 3rd or more = $200

The contractors services costs include a mobilization charge in response to an inspector validated complaint PLUS removal costs dependent upon the linear footage of the sidewalk and pedestrian ramps, if present.

We are required to provide citation recipients an opportunity to appeal the citation within 10 days and therefore we mail the citation out as soon as possible after they are written. We typically receive the contractor services bill at a later date and send out bills after the amounts have been reconciled with our department.

Administrative Fine Enforcement Citizen's Handbook

 Payment Methods: 

 Online: To view assessments online or make a payment from your savings or checking account visit our website www.rochestermn.gov/assessments. Properties can be looked up either by street address or by 12 digit parcel identification number.

In Person: Payments can be made in the Office of the City Clerk, 201 Fourth Street SE, Room 135, Rochester, Minnesota 55904, in person or by mail. Please bring or return the notice with your remittance.