City of Shoreview

Building permits are needed for decks, garages, porches, basement remodeling, windows, siding, roofing, and electrical, plumbing, heating, and air conditioning work; zoning permits are needed for fences, sheds, patios, and driveways.

Note: The reviewed city pages primarily identify permit-required work rather than a concise exemption list. Minor work not listed on the city project sheets should be verified directly with Community Development before assuming it is exempt.

Building code

State Building Code enforced by the city building official

Owner-builder

Property owners doing their own work must submit a property owner waiver form

Contractor requirements

Contractors using the online system must be registered with the city online system and hold a current state license

Source: Community Development, Building Permits and Inspections ↗

1. 01
   Determine whether the job qualifies for online contractor permitting or requires an emailed/full plan review submittal.
2. 02
   For simple contractor permits, email permits@shoreviewmn.gov for a web PIN, create a BS&A Online account, and apply online.
3. 03
   For all other work, email the completed application, plans, site plan if required, and property owner waiver if owner-builder, or drop off hard copies at city hall.
4. 04
   Wait for staff review.
5. 05
   Pay by provided credit-card link, in person, or by check; checks are required for payments of $10,000 or more.
6. 06
   Receive permit by email and request inspections at least two to three working days before the desired date.

Typical processing time: Permit applications requiring plan review typically take up to 10 working days to process and approve for issuance

Source: Community Development, Building Permits and Inspections ↗

Credit card transactions are limited to payments under $10,000; payments of $10,000 or more must be by check

• Email inspection requests preferred (email)
• Inspection line at 651-490-4685 if needed (phone)

Scheduling deadline

Request inspections at least two to three working days before the desired date

Inspection hours

Inspectors are available Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and Monday through Thursday 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Typical sequence: Typical sequence: permit issuance, inspection request submitted two to three working days ahead, rough and final inspections by permit type, smoke and carbon monoxide detector inspection where applicable

Roofing and siding inspections can be completed with no one on site; city does not leave documentation on site for roofing and siding inspections

Source: Community Development, Building Permits and Inspections ↗