Approval by the HPC. Accessory structures under 200 square feet do not require a building permit but must comply with all provisions of the City's Zoning Ordinance for setbacks and lot coverage. grade.
Whenever a building is constructed, or when a building is altered in a way regulated by the building code, a building permit is required before construction starts. Besides new construction, some examples of work requiring review and/or a permit include, but are not limited to: Roofing and re-shingling.
Permit Fees Total ValueFee $1 to $500 $16.05 $501 to $2,000 $16.05 first $500, plus $2.14 each additional $100 or fraction thereof, to and including $2,000 $2,001 to $25,000 $48.15 first $2,000, plus $9.63 each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $25,0005 more rows
Examples of work that require a building permit (but sometimes overlooked): Installation of a foundation drainage system. Basement egress window well. Retaining walls over four feet in height. Parking lot resurfacing (this does not apply to single family homes). Residential driveway replacement.
The Construction Codes and Licensing Division (CCLD) provides for regulation and enforcement of construction-related health and safety codes and licensing laws in new and existing structures.
The Great Wall of China holds the record for the building that took the longest to build. Built over 2,000 years, it started around 400 B.C. and continued through various dynasties until the early 17th century. The wall stretches over 13,000 miles, serving as a defensive barrier across northern China.
At a high level, 34% of businesses responding to the 2024-2025 Minnesota Construction Industry Assessment anticipate improving market conditions in the coming year, up from 23% in the December 2023 survey. Roughly half of respondents expect things to stay about the same, while 18% foresee declining conditions.
Started: Circa 400 B.C. Fun fact: The Great Wall of China is the longest structure ever built by humans.
Construction Project Planning Steps Meet with Stakeholders to Gather Requirements. Conduct a Feasibility Study. Perform a Site Analysis. Define the Project Scope with a Work Breakdown Structure. Conduct a Material Takeoff. Make a Bill of Quantities. Request Vendor Quotes. Estimate Costs of Materials and Labor.
What Are the Biggest Construction Projects in History? The Great Wall of China. The Panama Canal. The Channel Tunnel. The Burj Khalifa. The International Space Station. America's Interstate Highway System.