The following is a general guide only. Contact City staff for clarifications.
Depending on the development complexity, the required information may vary. Verify all requirements with the Planning Division staff at (952) 563-8920 or Planning@BloomingtonMN.gov. Applications are submitted online after planning staff initiates a case on the Bloomington application portal. An applicant may not initiate a Development Application on the Portal.
General application procedures include but not limited to:
- Registration on the Bloomington application portal.
- An application request signed by the owner or owner’s representative allowing application submission.
- Written documentation regarding the project.
- All plans applicable to the project. (See details below)
- Fees paid once the application has been initiated, uploaded and accepted
Required Information Details
Written Documentation typically includes the following, if applicable:
- Name, address, email address and telephone number of the owner/developer and architect/engineer.
- A complete description of the project including use(s), site and building statistics.
- Any project phasing and construction scheduling.
- Proposed hours of operation.
- A description of the covenants or agreements that may influence the use and maintenance of the proposed development;
- Anticipated employment
- Anticipated trip generation based on the most recent ITE Trip Generation Manual.
- Anticipated peak hour and average day water demand and wastewater flow.
Common Plans (PDF without layers or viewports)
One full size set and one reduced (letter size) set
- Site Plans showing all the existing and proposed changes including but not limited to property lines, contours, buildings, utilities, parking, circulation, sidewalks, wetlands or water bodies.
- Building plans – including type of construction, size, and proposed uses identified, access, exterior materials, rooftop equipment and screening.
- Utility plans.
- Grading, erosion control and drainage plans.
- Stormwater management plans and report.
- Landscaping plans.
- Photometric plans.
For further information, contact the appropriate City Division
