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BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION
CITY OF ORONO
On the North Shore of Lake Minnetonka
2750 Kelley Parkway
Post Office Box 66
Crystal Bay, MN 55323
(612)249-4600
BUILDING & ZONING
DEPARTMENT
LYLE OMAN
Building Official
INSPECTIONS: OFFICE HOURS:
CALL SECRETARY - MONDAY-FRIDAY
G1VE 24 HOUR NOTICE 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Il�TDEX: PaEe
Application Procedures and Survey Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Application Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Data Privacy Advisory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Check-Off List (office use only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8
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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.
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2. radi g and Drainag,e Plans - where any changes in grade or drainage are
proposed as a result of the construction, a grading and drainage plan must be
submitted showing existing and proposed contours or grades. Required for �,ll
projects.
3. Floor Plans -each floor or level including basement or foundation, decks, porches,
garage or carport. Size, spacing, and direction of floor and ceiling framing
members, girders, beams, columns and piers. Location and size of all windows
and doors including manufacturers identification and documentation of window and
door infiltration test data. Location and size of all permanently installed cabinets,
plumbing fixtures, heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment.
4. Exterior Elevations - all sides of building showing windows, doors, finished
grades, exterior finish, depth of footings, foundation walls, piers, finished floor
elevations and type of materials.
5. Details and Sections - a minimum of one section detail through exterior wall for
each type of construction proposed, showing materials and dimensions of each
member from footing to the highest point of the roof. Details including
calculations and stress diagrams together with manufacturers specifications are
required for all txusses. Fireplaces, if proposed, must be detailed in plan and cross
section. Details and calculations are required for each critical construction detail
including beams; overhanging or cantilevered joists, stairways, balconies, or other
unique structural features. Provide window and door schedules, shop drawings of
sky lights, and manufactured stairways.
6. Information and Calculations - pertaining to thermal transmittance values and
resistance values of each proposed material are required and may be shown either
on plans or in specifications (energy calculation forms available at City offices).
7. Mechanical Designs - complete calculations, details and specifications are required
for each heating, ventilation, humidification-dehumidification, and air conditioning
installation including heat loss/heat gain calculation, design temperatures,
equipment ratings and identification as to type, manufacturer and model. Data
shall be presented on form provided. Identification of and specifications for water
heating equipment shall also be provided.
8. Specifications - required for commercial/industrial, residential if applicable) may
be separate or part of drawings and shall include description of materials to be
used, identified as to grade, species, type, manufacturer, and conditions of use.
If not included on plan, specifications shall include detailed thermal transmittance
calculations together with supporting data used in computation.
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9. All applications for structures which require driveway access or involve a change
in use of an existing access to a County highway or City road, must be
accompanied by an access permit issued by the Hennepin County Highway
Department or Orono Public Works Department.
10. For projects which will require the installation of an on-site sewage treatment
system, a site evaluation report and system design must be submitted with the
building pemut application. (See On-Site Systems Manager for more information.)
11. For all projects located within 1,000' of lakeshore, shoreland regulations and
hardcover limitations apply. Hardcover, by definition, is any structure, blacktop,
or other material which interferes to any degree with the direct absorption of
rainfall into the ground. Hardcover calculations must accompany each application
involving additional or replacement proposed hardcover in the affected zoning
districts. (See "Hardcover Worksheet" available at City offices.)
C. One set of building plans and spec�cations noted with corrections or code compliance date
and stamped as approved by the Building Official will be returned with the permit. T�'
�nro��,y must be ke�t on the individual job site available to ins�ection personnel
throughout the construction.
D. A Certificate of Occupancy-is required.prior-to the use or occupancy of any new structure
erected within the City. This certif cate will be issued by the Building Official at such
time as final inspections demonstrate that code compliance has been achieved. Final
inspections are required for all existing structures altered or changed in use. Changes in
the use of the commercial structure must also be approved by the Zoning Department.
E. Time of Construction. Section 12.05
Subd. 1. Pemut Expiration. Notwithstanding continuing or on-going work, any
building permit issued by the City shall expire and by limitation be null and
void and shall require issuance of a new pemut and payment of a full new
permit fee if a Certificate of Occupancy and final completion has not been
issued within the following length of time after the date of pemut issuance,
which new permit and fee shall be necessary to reimburse the City for on-
going and more than normal number and cost of inspection services.
A. Single Family Residential dwellings, including new construction,
remodeling or additions: 24 months.
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B. Accessory Buildings on Single Family Residential properties: 12
months.
C. All Multi-Family and Non-Residential construction: 2-� months
except when a longer time is authorized by the Council at the time
the original pemut is issued.
Subd. 2. Exterior Work. Notwithstanding continuing or on-going work nor issuance
of new or extended permits, all exterior work shall be expeditiously
brought to completion to protect adjoining and nearby properties as
follows:
A. No land shall remain disturbed and exposed without established
' grass or other ground cover for a period exceeding 12 months, or
any lesser period as may be specified in the permit.
B. All exterior construction including siding, roofing, doors, windows
and finish shall be completed and present a finished agpearance
within 12 months of the start of construction.
NOTE: Permit applications for projects for which a variance has been approved must be
submitted within one year of the date of variance approval, and permit must be obtained
no more than 6 months after date of permit application in order that variance rzmains in
effect.
IDENTIFICATION OF PREMISES REQUIRED
Approved addresses shall be displayed, plainly visible and legible from the street fronting the
property.
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