• To obtain a building permit, the applicant must submit THREE complete sets of plans. When submitting specifications, only ONE set is required. ONE set of structural calculations is required.
• If requesting a new or alterations to existing curb cuts, you must submit THREE additional site plans and make application for the same.
• On State Highway Systems, ONE additional site plan is required.
• The time required to review a complete set of plans will be approximately TEN working days. The contact person will be contacted by phone the day after the plan review is completed.
• Plans, specifications and calculations must be signed and sealed by a Nebraska architect or engineers of record.

SPECIFIC PROCEDURE

1. Visit the Building & Safety Department Office
   The Building & Safety Department Office is located in the County-City Building, 555 So. 10th Street, second floor, northeast corner, room 203.
   It is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., except holidays.

2. Submit plan documents
   • TWO complete sets of plans and other documents as appropriate.
   • THREE additional site plans for curb cuts.
   • THREE parking lot lighting plans and specifications showing point lighting levels.
   • Your plans will be examined briefly to make sure they include the item listed as minimum requirements on the attached submittal requirements list.
   • If your plans do no meet these minimum requirements, they will not be accepted for review.

3. Fill out a Building Permit Application
      You will be asked to supply:
   • The address and legal description of the proposed project.
   • The name and phone number of the proposed project.
   • Names of the building owner, architect and contractor.
   • Cost of construction(includes general, electric, plumbing, mechanical, etc.).
   • You will be required to sign the application and pay a plan review and fire review fee before your plans are accepted for review.
   • Occupancy type of building.
   • Construction type for building.
   • Funds to pay for Curb Cut(s). Curb Cuts must be paid in full before review begins.

4. Wait until you are contacted
   • Plans will be reviewed in the order they are received. NO EXCEPTIONS.
   • After your plan has been reviewed, we will phone the contact person.
   • We will not answer inquires prior to completion of the first round review.
   • Each plan must be reviewed by a number of reviewers, each with a different area of expertise. Plan reviewers have their own schedules so plans are not to be taken to reviewers for signatures.

5. Following notification, note any corrections which must be made to your plan, then make necessary revisions to your plans
   • Many plans need corrections before a permit can be issued. If your plan does not meet minimum requirements:
     
     1. Our comments will be given to you in person.
        
     2. You may request that we fax it to you.
   • If you do not understand why a specific correction is required, you are encouraged to contact the appropriate reviewers for further clarification. The names and phone numbers of the reviewers can be supplied to you.
   • Please note that reviewers may not wish to make design suggestions. There are usually many ways to approach a problem and you must decide for yourself which approach best suits your needs.

6. Making Corrections
   • Make corrections on the original plan and submit new copies. If the corrections are minor, you may alter the plans already submitted, provided that you initial and date the changes. In some circumstances, letters or agenda may be accepted.
   • The Building & Safety Dept. requests that revisions be indicated on the drawing by "clouding" or some other acceptable method.
   • If and architect or engineer has sealed your plan, he/she must make the changes to the plan.
   • If new sheets are to replace old sheets in the plan sets, insert the new sheets and reassemble the newly corrected plan sets. Building & Safety staff will not do this for you.
   • Please note that all corrections must be documented. Verbal corrections are not acceptable.

7. Wait until the plans have been re-reviewed.
   • Once the corrections have been properly made, the re-review process may take several days.
   • The contact person will be contacted by phone after the re-review is complete.
   • If your plans need further corrections, you may need to repeat this process. A re-review fee may be assessed for additional re-reviews.

Special Cases
Under certain circumstances, as outlined below, additional documentation may be required for plan review.

1. Curb Cuts. If a new curb cut is required for access to your property, you must submit THREE additional site plans, or FOUR if on state highway system, showing the size of the curb cut (including radii) and the proposed location dimensioned to the nearest lot corner benchmark.
2. Screening. Many projects require screening or landscaping. For example, commercial projects abutting residentially zoned property require screening. If your project requires screening or landscaping, you must submit THREE plans for screening or landscaping.
3. Parking Lot Lighting. THREE sets of plans and specifications, per the City of Lincoln parking lot lighting design criteria, are required for review. LES will review these plans for compliance with the city standards.
4. Flood Plain. If your property is located within a flood plain area, a site grading plan will be required, along with a Flood Plan Permit Application and additional fees. Some additional information may be required depending on specific site. See flood plain procedure form.
5. Special Permits, Use Permits, Community Unit Plan, and Planned Unit Development.
   • If your project is under a special permit, a use permit, a community unit plan, or some other type of special zoning district, be sure to check approved resolution for special conditions.
   • Submit, with your building permit application, a copy of approved resolution, and show on your submitted plans how you have complied with all conditions of the resolution prior to building permit approval.
6. Restaurants.
   • Plans must include a kitchen fixture layout.
   • Grease hood and heat exhaust system layouts must be provided.
7. Floor Drains.
   • If you have a floor drain in a portion of your building accessible by an overhead door, a mud trap questionnaire (available from Building & Safety) must accompany your application.