Minnesota Statutes § 15B.08 - CONSTRUCTION PROCESS

§ Subdivision 1.Prerequisites. (a) A person must not begin construction in the Capitol Area until after completing the steps in paragraph (b). (b) The person must: (1) submit the construction plans to the board; (2) secure a zoning permit from the board; and (3) secure a certificate from the board stating that the person has complied with the board's standards and design-review procedures. (c) The board must define construction in its rules. § Subd. 2.Board approval. No substantial change to what is described in clause (1) or (2) may be made until after the board consents to the change: (1) the external appearance of a public building existing before July 1, 1967, that is approved in the comprehensive plan; or (2) the exterior or interior design of a new public building proposed after April 11, 1974, whose plans are secured by competition under section 15B.10. § Subd. 3.Written approval. No substantial change or improvement may be made to public lands or public buildings in the Capitol Area without the written approval of the board.