New Building Permit Checklist
Consultation has concluded
The building permit checklists for 1-2 unit and multi-dwelling residential projects checklists were implemented in July 2022 and resubmittal fees became active in August 2022.
Learn about the new building permit checklists for 1-2 unit and multi-dwelling residential projects, and ask your questions below. Your questions will help City staff create a frequently asked questions document about the checklists, how to use them, and when they are required. We also appreciate any comments that will help us identify necessary edits or points of clarification.
NOTICE OF ANY FUTURE UPDATES TO THE CHECKLISTS WILL BE POSTED HERE PRIOR TO PUBLISHING
Review the video presentation of the overview of the checklist format and how this tool will be used by applicants and staff for building permit submissions:
Checklist Webinar Part 1
Checklist Webinar Part 2
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The City of Missoula continually strives to improve our application processes and streamline reviews. We are implementing a new completeness review process that looks to help applicants better prepare complete submissions thus reducing the possibility for multiple reviews and resubmissions. As part of this effort we released the first of a series of checklists that identify the requirements for various permit types. The checklists will be used to perform a completeness review prior to our formal acceptance of the application materials.
Beginning July 21, 2022, all 1-2 unit residential and multi-dwelling residential building permit applications have been required to include a completed permit checklist (ensuring all applicable materials are provided). Upon receipt of the application, an initial completeness review will be performed. Applications that do not contain completed checklists will be noted as insufficient for acceptance and returned to the applicant. The checklists are meant to help outline the requirements for permit submittals to help reduce required resubmittals and streamline the review process. Checklists for commercial buildings will be implemented in the future.
Staff has captured the most common elements of a building permit submittal that are found to be missing or deficient. This includes: required documents, site plan specifications, building plans requirements, as well as grading, drainage, and hillside standards.
By including the page number next to the associated requirement, applicants acknowledge that the information is included within their submittal, and allows staff to quickly locate elements during the formal review process. Not all requirements listed will apply to every project. In these instances, N/A should be marked on the page number line of the checklist next to the requirement. Each line must have either the page number within the submitted packet containing the information, or N/A written on it.
During the 2021 budget cycle, City Council approved resubmittal fees for various permit types, which are typically 50% of the permit review fee for that project type. These resubmittal fees will be assessed on permits that submit incomplete plan sets for review. The checklists will roll out one month as a ‘soft launch’ before resubmittal fees become active on August 22nd. These fees cover the direct cost to the City that multiple reviews create.
Disclaimer: Not every possible code section or regulation from each reviewing department that may apply to a project can be included in one document. These checklists are not meant to be exhaustive lists, but rather used as helpful guides to ensure completeness of submissions. Revisions may still be required, and additional regulations may be applied during permit review.
NOTE: NEW REQUIREMENTS FOR BOULEVARD LANDSCAPING PERMITS INCLUDED
Staff have changed the order of operations for boulevard landscaping permits. These were once addressed and approved after building permit approval. Approval of a boulevard landscaping permit will now be required prior to building permit approval and boulevard landscaping must be installed prior to Certificate of Occupancy. Please see the City’s Urban Forestry page for more information.