Building Permits - Commercial

A city license is only required for sign contractors.

Plan Review Submission Requirements

  1. Commercial Plan Review Documents to Be Submitted (PDF)

Special Structural Testing

  1. Special Structural Testing & Inspection Program Summary (PDF)

Tents and Canopies


  1. Tents and Canopies Building Permit (PDF)
  2. Tents and Canopies Handout (PDF)

Permit Applications

  1. Backflow Prevention Application (PDF)
  2. Building Permit (PDF)
  3. Electrical Permit (PDF)
  4. Grading Permit (PDF)
  5. Mechanical Permit (PDF)
  6. Plumbing Permit (PDF)
  7. Sewer and Water Permit (PDF)
  8. Solar Photovoltaic Installation Permit (PDF)
  9. Telecom Permit Application (PDF)

Fees & Payment Information

Sewer Availability Charges (SAC)

A letter from the Metropolitan Council Environmental Services assigning the number of Sewer Availability Charge (SAC) units to the building is required on all commercial projects. Contact the Met Council at 651-602-1378 or on their website

Sign Permits

Information on temporary and permanent signs can be found online or by contacting the Planning Department at 763-767-6430.