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3938 <br />In this step you will… <br />• Review the steps <br />involved in a typical <br />permitting process. <br />• Learn why it’s <br />important to permit <br />an existing ADU. <br />Prepare and Submit Your Application <br />Once all your application materials are ready, submit them to the appropriate department <br />(usually the planning department) and, if applicable, pay the application fee. After receiving <br />the application and payment, city staff will conduct an initial review to make sure your <br />application is complete before sending it forward for review. <br />Revisions <br />One or more of the city departments reviewing your application will likely request revisions. <br />Revisions are a normal and expected part of the permitting process. There may be several <br />rounds of revisions before your application is approved. <br />Permitting an Existing ADU <br />The easiest way to add an ADU to your property is to get a permit for the one you already <br />have! If you’re lucky enough to already have an ADU in your home, or a space that could be <br />converted to an ADU (for example, a basement suite with a mini-bar), find out if you’re <br />legally required to have a permit for it. In some jurisdictions, an unpermitted ADU is illegal. <br />Expect that you may need to upgrade some safety measures, such as smoke detectors, or <br />make other improvements to bring your ADU up to code. Check with your city staff to <br />determine what you need to do. <br />PERMITSSTEP FIVE <br />Permitting <br />Process Overview <br />This diagram illustrates a typical permitting process in Minneapolis, where permits are approved by staff in the planning department. <br />Some municipalities require the permit to be approved by a body such as a planning commission or city council. Use this diagram as <br />an example when visiting the planning counter to gain a better understanding of how your city’s permitting process works and how <br />long each step usually takes. Be sure to clarify with your development team which steps in the process they will lead on your behalf. <br />PRE-APPMEETING <br />HOMEOWNER <br />CITY <br />SUBMITAPPLICATION <br />SUBMITNEEDEDMATERIALS <br />REVISIONSNOYES RECORDOWNER-OCCUPANCYCOVENANT <br />CONSTRUCTION <br />INSPECTIONS <br />BEGINREVIEW PERMITSISSUED <br />MOVE <br /> IN!RETURNED TOAPPLICANT• Determine if an ADU is permitted <br />and what the regulations are. <br />• Review application requirements. <br />• Work with your designer and contractor <br />to prepare drawings of the ADU. <br />• Pay application fee. <br />• The City has 15 days to review if your <br />application is complete. <br />• If it is complete, the official review will begin. <br />If it is incomplete, the City will tell you what <br />is missing. <br />• If your application is not complete, you’ll <br />have 30 days to complete it. <br />• The City will likely ask for some revisions to the <br />project to ensure compliance with zoning ordinance <br />and building code. This is an iterative process. <br />Staff will provide feedback to help the applicant <br />resolve any issues. <br />• Once constructions and <br />inspections are complete, <br />a certificate of occupancy <br />will be issued. <br />• Congratulations! You can <br />now move in to your ADU! <br />• Some cities will <br />require you to file <br />a covenant on your <br />property that states <br />the owner must occupy <br />either the main <br />home or the ADU. <br />• If you are approved, <br />you can apply for any <br />remaining needed <br />permits. Once you <br />have a building permit <br />you can begin <br />construction. <br />• During construction, <br />periodic inspections <br />will occur to ensure <br />the work is meeting <br />standards. <br />APPCOMPLETE? <br />READYTO APPROVE?CERTIFICATEOF OCCUPANCY <br />TIP After meeting with the <br />relevant city staff, create a checklist <br />of requirements and due dates for <br />each permit to stay on track.