Permit Application Requirements

All of the following information must be completed and/or submitted for review and permit issuance (printable handout). A minimum of 10 working days is required for plan review upon complete submittal.

• Permit Application.
• Two copies of construction plans including details of foundation insulation and radon control system.
• Three copies of certificate of survey complying with City approved requirements. Include location of septic system and well, if applicable.
• Building thermal envelope worksheet verifying compliance with Section N1102.1 of Minnesota Energy Code.
• Heat loss/gain calculations verifying HVAC equipment sizing compliance with Minnesota Energy Code.
• Ventilation worksheet verifying compliance with section N1104.1 of Minnesota Energy Code.
• Site plan verifying compliance with City tree preservation ordinance, if applicable.

Always post your inspection card in a prominent place viewable from outside the building, and call before you dig. Gopher State One: 651-454-0002

Certificate of Survey Requirements

The following items are required to be included on the Certificate of Survey (print this list):

• All copies shall be 11 x 17
• Lot address
• As-built invert elevation of sanitary sewer service
• Legal property description, lot, block, subdivision name
• Name, address, fax and phone number of builder
• Bearings and lot line lengths
• Drainage and utility easements
• House and garage locations and dimensions
• Complete elevations of lot, lot corners, house, garage and driveway
• Date of grading plan used
• North arrow
• Street name and adjacent street names
• Benchmark and benchmark locations
• Scale
• Driveway grade
• Complete name, address, fax and phone number of engineering firm
• Drainage arrows
• List of symbols
• Type of house
• Elevations of top of block, top of finished garage floor and top of basement floor
• Minnesota Registered Engineer Land Surveyor number and signature
• Setback dimensions to lot line
• Percent of impervious surface coverage
• Latest revised plan date used

Application Forms

General Permit Application - used for most projects requiring a building permit, except those specifically listed below.

Electrical Permit Application

Swimming Pool Permit Application

Application for Sale & Storage of Consumer Fireworks

Application for Fire Suppression

Application for Fireworks / Pyrotechnic Special Effects

Rental Licensing Application