Building Permit — City of Minneapolis (CPED / Construction Code Services)
Minneapolis restaurant build-outs require CPED commercial building permits, with multi-department review before construction.
What it is. The commercial building permit(s) for restaurant construction, tenant improvement, or alteration, issued by Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development (CPED) / Construction Code Services. Review is multi-department, covering building code compliance, zoning conformance, fire safety, and accessibility.
Who issues it. City of Minneapolis — CPED / Construction Code Services (City layer).
When you need it. Before construction/tenant improvement. Standard commercial renovations typically take ~3-8 weeks to permit (expedited review available for a fee).
How to apply. Submit the commercial permit application with plans; obtain trade sub-permits; pass inspections.
Fees. Per the CPED fee schedule — see source (⟢ VERIFY).
What SpoonSeal tracks. The document(s) you upload for this requirement, with automatic renewal/expiration tracking (Current, Due Soon, Expired). Where the city publishes health-inspection results (e.g., NYC and Chicago), SpoonSeal syncs them automatically; elsewhere they can be added manually.
References
- City of Minneapolis — Construction Permits — https://www.minneapolismn.gov/business-services/licenses-permits-inspections/construction-permits/ — Official source last checked: 2026-07-02
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Get started free →This guide is informational and not legal advice. Always confirm current requirements with the official agency linked above.