Review Timeframes

Upon submittal of complete permit application, the following review standards apply for first review comments.

Concept Plan: 3 weeks after original submittal. Approval following the Plan Commission meeting (normally 30 days after original submittal if the submittal deadline is met)
Preliminary Plat: 3 weeks form submittal for first review comments. Approval based on how quickly comments are addresses and revisions submitted. Plat approval must be granted by Plan Commission.
Final Plat: 3 weeks from submittal for first review comments. Approval based on how quickly comments are addressed and revisions submitted. Could be as little as 4–5 weeks from application to several months based on how quickly review comments/conditions can be addressed.
Minor Plat: 3 weeks from submittal for first review comments. Approval based on how quickly comments are addressed and revisions submitted. Could be as little as 4–5 weeks from application to several months based on how quickly review comments/conditions can be addressed.

Storm Water Management Plan: 10–15 business days
Water and/or Sewer Study: 3–5 business days from receipt
Traffic Impact Study: 7 days from receipt of TIA
Flood Plain Study: 30 days
Park Plan/Fee In-Lieu: 45–90 (or more) days ordering a Fair Market Appraisal through HED

Administrative: 3 weeks for first review comments from staff, approximately 45 days to approval
Council Approval: 3 weeks for first review comments, then it is placed onto the next Plan Commission Agenda. If recommended for approval, M&C is drafted and item placed onto the next City Council Agenda (circa 3 months)

Note: Council approval is required when there is city participation (funds) involved in the construction.

Administrative: comments within 5 working days/entire contract done within 2–3 weeks
Council Approval: 6-8 week process. Comments within 5 working days/M&C drafted and routed once approved by City Council, contracts are executed.

Flood Plain Development Permit: 30 days review/approval
CLOMR/LOMR: Average CLOMR/LOMR is 270 days/ city review is 30 days
Corridor Development Certificate: Several months — mostly out of the city's hands and in the control of the Army Corps of Engineers

Plan Review: 7 business days
Inspections: Inspection requests received by 5 a.m. will be placed on that day's inspection list. Those received after 5 a.m. will be placed on the next day's list.

Permit Fee Schedules

Platting, Zoning and Board of Adjustment
Building
Electrical and Sign
Mechanical
Plumbing
Building Fee Estimator
Electrical, mechanical and plumbing fees include a Fee Estimation worksheet. You can estimate your building permit fees by selecting the Building Fee Estimator link. You will need to know the occupancy code for commercial construction permit fee estimates. For residential, occupancy code R is for the dwelling structure and occupancy code U is for garage, carport or other structure.