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� BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION PROCEDURE Each application for a building pemut shall be accompanied by the data indicated below. Failure to submit complete information will result in return of applications. Please read carefully the listed re�uirements. 1. ALL APPLICATIONS A. Completed application forms including all information required in the numbered spaces, dated and signed by applicant. B. Two copies of building plans, drawn to scale, together with specifications containing the minimum information noted below: (requirement for building plans n�be waived by the Building Official for small structures or minor work). One set will remain on file with the City and one set will be retumed to applicant. Residential Plan reviews will require a minimum of 7 to 10 working days for staff review. All new commercial structures must be approved by the Orono Council. Modification of existing commercial structures will require a minimum of 2 weeks for staff review. Minimum Information Required: 1. CERTIFICATE OF SURVEY (signed by a registered land surveyor). A survey is required for all types of construction including new homes, room additions, porches, decks and accessory buildings. The survey must include the legal description of property, location of existing and proposed structures on the site, location of all proposed improvements such as driveways, retaining walls, decks, sidewalks, etc. Lakeshore lots must show existing and proposed contours in minimum 2' increments. (Minunum survey standards handout available at City offices.) Survey Requirement Exemption - A survey will not be required for detached accessory structures of less than 1,000 s.f. in total floor area when �1 of the following conditions are met:* a) The area of the properry exceeds the minimum lot width/lot area standards . of the zoning district. b) Owner/applicant has staked the location of the proposed structure meeting the required setbacks, and the property comer pins are staked and visible and a plot map of the property drawn to scale has been submitted. c) Owner/applicant has obtained written non-objection of most-affected adjacent property owner. *A survey will not be required for accessory structures without foundations and with less than 120 s.f. of projected roof area if b and c are met. A site inspection by City staff is required. Site inspection fee is $30.00 and shall be paid with the building permit. 1