Plan Submission Requirements

Not sure if your project requires CBU review & approval?

See below for Project Types and Plan Submission Guidelines; or contact our office at: (812)339-1444 and ask to be transferred to the Engineering Department.  You may also email us at: [email protected]

PROJECT TYPES FOR CBU REVIEW AND ACCEPTANCE:

• New Construction - Water, Sanitary Sewer, Stormwater Infrastructure Installation

  • Residential - Single Family, Multi-Family, Subdivision Development
  • Commercial, Mixed-Use Development, Food Service, Medical/Dental Offices
  • Manufacturing & Industrial Users

• Remodels / Renovations / Site Improvements (existing locations only)

  • Existing Commercial Locations, including new Tenant Build-outs, Interior and/or Exterior Improvements
  • Existing Restaurants or Food Service Establishments (FSE's)
  • Existing Residential Locations, including interior remodel and/or exterior improvements.  
  • Property Improvements & Non-Utility Related Improvements for any Location within CBU's Jurisdictional Service Area
    • Permanent or Semi-Permanent Structures:  These projects include but are not limited to: Pools, Fences/Retaining Walls, Detached Garage, Out-buildings/Sheds, and Porch/Deck being built or installed within the Right-of-Way, Utility Easement, or within 10-ft of existing utilities.
    • Landscaping: These projects include but are not limited to: Landscaping or tree planting within the Right-of-Way, Utility Easement, or within 10-ft of existing utilities.
  • Existing Manufacturing / Industrial Locations
  • Existing Locations Requiring Updates for Building, Plumbing Code, or other Utility-related Compliance.  This may also include: PreTreatment, Backflow Prevention Updates, and/or Service Updates

• Change of Ownership for Food Service Establishment Permit Renewals

  • Food Service Establishments that have changed ownership, but do not have any remodel or use-type changes.  A Utility Compliance Review will be conducted as part of the permit renewal process.  Applicant must submit plumbing plans and a Compliance Review Application to CBU for review prior to CBU's sign off on the Building Department's FSR permit.  Follow the plan submission guidelines outlined below.

PLAN SUBMISSION GUIDELINES:

Dear Consultants, we are pleased to announce the launch of our new application process tool, the EPL (Electronic Permitting & Licensing) system, which will be accessed through Civic Access (Link)

All new applications are to be submitted through the Civic Access. This new system is designed to streamline submissions, improve tracking and communication, and provide greater transparency throughout the review process.

Key benefits of the EPL system include:

• A centralized platform for submitting and managing applications
• Improved status tracking and notifications
• More efficient review and coordination across departments
• Reduced manual follow-ups and resubmittals

What you need to do:

• Begin using the EPL via Civic Access for all new application submissions
• Ensure your team has access to Civic Access and is familiar with the new workflow
• Follow the updated application instructions and requirements within the system

Important Notice for All Civil Plan Submissions
All documents shall be submitted in PDF format of a standard size. The preferred maximum size for plans and drawings is 36-inch by 24-inch. PDF drawing submittals shall not contain SHX comments or untitled viewports. AutoCAD drawings exported to PDF may use TrueType fonts or set the PDFSHX system variable to zero if using SHX fonts. Untitled viewports shall be deleted from drawing files or from PDF's prior to submittal. All PDFs shall be labeled, contain an accurate scale, and contain page labels that are descriptive of each sheet when applicable.

Additional guidance, including step-by-step instructions and support resources, can be provided upon request. In the meantime, if you have questions or need assistance accessing the system, please contact [[email protected]].

We appreciate your cooperation as we transition to this new platform and look forward to the improvements it will bring to the application process.

Thank you,

CBU Plan Review Team

City of Bloomington Utilities

A link to our online portal can be found here.

PLAN REQUIREMENTS:

Refer to the complete list of required plan sheets and associated project documents under the PLAN SUBMISSION Section of our Design Standards Manual & Project Review Guidelines.  If your project requires plumbing and/or landscaping plans, please refer to those sections as well.

• Preliminary Design Submittals: If you are submitting plans to satisfy another department’s requirements and are not prepared for a full plan review, make notations as such with your submission documentation along with any additional information that will identify the level of review required at this time.

• Full Design Requirements: Please refer to the list of required items for submission of plans under the PLAN SUBMISSION Section of our Design Standards Manual & Project Review Guidelines.  If your project requires plumbing and/or landscaping plans, please refer to those sections as well.

Plans are to include:

• Title page with official Project Name, Site Address, Owner/Developer Contact Information, Index, and Location Maps
• Project Name, Page Numbers, North Arrow (on all applicable sheets), and Firm's Project #
• Demo Plan (if applicable)
• Site Plan, Easements (existing & proposed), Summary Chart or Note for the Total Pervious & Impervious Areas (must include all items within the parcel, or parcels, for this project), and the Total Area of Earth Disturbance (if applicable, to the nearest tenth of an acre).
• Utility Plan & Profiles, All Existing & Proposed Utilities, Applicable Utility & Contractor Notes, and Legends
• Grading Plan, Erosion Control, SWPPP
• Landscaping Plans (if applicable)
• Plumbing Plans (if applicable, must include the incoming water supply, sanitary waste, and any grease waste lines for your projects)
• All CBU Standard Details applicable to your project
• Plans must be sealed (stamped) by the appropriate Engineer
• Digital plans are to include the following features prior to submission:
  • All sheets compiled into a single pdf document (do not submit separate sheets for an entire plan set)
  • Page labels created (pages # and sheet type)
  • Viewports removed
  • Sheets scaled prior to submission

This list is not all inclusive, but gives a guideline of frequent documents that may be required as part of CBU's plan review:

• Water Fixture Count
• Water Model Report
• Sewer Flow Calculations
• IDEM Water and/or Sewer Permit Applications
• Best Management Practices (BMP) Operation & Maintenance Manual
• Erosion Control Estimate
• Stormwater/Drainage Calculations
• Stormwater Management Permit Application
• Phasing Plan
• Pretreatment Unit Specifications
• Backflow Device Specifications
• Easements & Associated Exhibits. The Recorded version(s) are required to be provided to CBU prior to Plan Acceptance.
• Primary & Secondary Plats. The Recorded version(s) are required to be provided to CBU prior to Plan Acceptance.
• Fireline Design Plans and/or Calculations
• Lift Station & Force Main Design, Calculations, Manual, and Specifications
• DWG file of the site plan with the appropriate base layers (this item is required at the end of a project as part of plan acceptance).

Plan Acceptance & Building Permit Release

Once all items have been sufficiently addressed, CBU will issue a formal notification email stating that the Plans are Acceptable for our design requirements. CBU's Full or Conditional Acceptance of Plans for any project does not constitute an approval from any other City or County agencies (i.e. Planning Department, Building Department, Health Department, or applicable Fire Department).  All projects are subject to inspection and must meet the current CBU Design Manual Standards, CBU Construction Specifications, mandatory testing & reporting protocols, and all other applicable codes & requirements for the project.  

If a Preconstruction meeting is required for a project, the Applicant, Developer, or Contractor must contact the Utilities Engineering Technician to schedule that meeting prior to any work beginning on site.  Contact our office at: [email protected].

Building Department permits will not receive CBU's sign off until the preconstruction meeting is held.  Occasionally, there will be a Conditional Plan Acceptance and/or Permit Release given.  Those conditions will be outlined within the formal email notification from CBU and on the permit portal as well and are binding.  Any timelines provided are to be adhered to.