Upon submittal of complete permit application, the following review standards apply for first review comments.
Building Permits
- Commercial: 7 business days
- Residential: 7 business day
Plat Applications
- 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.
Plat Related Reviews
- 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
MTP Realignment
- 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 three months)
Infrastructure Plan Review
- IPRC Review:* 2 weeks for first comments from start of cycle.
Zoning Variances
- Commercial: 4--7 week process depending on when application is made
- Residential: 4--7 week process depending on when application is made
Permanent Encroachment Agreement
- 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.
Sign Permits
- Sign: 3 business days
- Unified Sign Agreement: 3 weeks
Flood Plain Development
- 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 Engineer
Temporary Encroachment Permits (roadway and street closures)
- 2-3 days from receipt of application
Street-Use/Parkway Permit
- 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.
Fire Permits
- **Above Ground Fuel Tank:** 3--5 business days
- **Access Control:** 3--5 business days
- **Fire Sprinkler:** 3--5 business days
- **Alarm Permit:** 3--5 business days
- **Hazardous Materials Facility Permit:** 3--5 business days
- **Kitchen Hood Fire Suppression Permit:** 3--5 business days
- **Smoke Control/Exhaust Permit:** 3--5 business days
- **Standpipe Permit:** 3--5 business days
- **Flammable and Combustible Liquids Construction Permit:** 3--5 business days
- **All Inspections:** 2--5 business days
Fire Code