Plymouth, MN Building Safety: Building Inspections (2026)
Key Facts
- Governing section
- Plymouth City Code § 400.19
- Required document
- Licensed as-built survey
- Extension available
- Up to 6 months via signed agreement
- Approving official
- City Manager or designee
- Related section
- § 400.17 (water-abutting sites)
Summary
In the City of Plymouth, final inspection and occupancy authorization for new buildings and additions requires an as-built survey certifying that site grades and elevations match the approved plans, per City Code § 400.19. When weather prevents certification, the City Manager can accept a signed agreement extending certification up to six months.
Subd. 1.Certification. Final inspections and authorization of occupancy of all new buildings and building additions as may be necessary, shall be performed upon receipt of an "as built" survey prepared by an engineer or land surveyor licensed and registered in Minnesota that the grades and elevations of the site and building are in accordance with the approved plans. ... Subd. 2.Extensions. In those situations where the City Manager, or such City employee designated by the City Manager, determines that the certification required by Subdivision 1 is not feasible due to weather conditions or other circumstances preventing action from being taken, the permittee, prospective owner, or prospective occupant may, in lieu of the certification, submit an agreement, acceptable to the City Manager, agreeing to provide the certification no later than six months from the date of the agreement.
Full Breakdown
19 governs final inspections in Plymouth. 13. If the City Manager, or a City employee the Manager designates, determines that submitting the as-built certification is not feasible because of weather or other circumstances, the permittee, prospective owner or prospective occupant may instead sign an agreement with the City Manager promising to deliver the certification within six months of the agreement date. That agreement must hold the City harmless for conditions related to the site's grading and elevation and make the signer responsible for all costs of correcting the grading and elevations if needed, plus any legal fees the City incurs collecting those costs. If the responsible party will not pay, the City may sue or specially assess the property. 07, which makes a violation a misdemeanor.
Violations & Fines
Occupying a new building or addition without the § 400.19 as-built survey, or without a signed extension agreement when weather delays certification, leaves the grading and elevation uncertified. The City can require the property owner to correct any resulting grading or elevation problem at the owner's expense, including legal fees for collection, and a general Building Code violation is prosecuted as a misdemeanor under § 400.07.
Frequently Asked Questions
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