[music] In this video, you will see how to use the online permitting process [music] for the city of Cottage Grove. This includes how to create an online account, apply for a permit, and later [music] access your permit, inspections, and approved plans. Creating an online account. All permits for the city [music] of Cottage Grove are pulled through the city's online permitting software. To obtain a permit, the first step [music] is creating an online account. Start by going to the city of cottage website at cottaggrovemn.gov. [music] From the homepage, click on permits. Then select [music] online permitting. In the middle of the page, click login or register. Then choose create an account. [music] Here you'll enter your email address, first name, last name, phone number, and create a password. Once [music] everything is filled in, click sign up. You'll then receive a six-digit verification code from Community Access. Enter [music] that code on the screen and click verify. Next, you'll have the option to set up security methods. You can do that now or simply click [music] continue. You'll then see a three-step verification process. Click continue, then confirm. On the next screen, your first and last name should autopop populate. If you are a contractor, enter your company name. Choose your required contact preference. Your email should already be filled in. [music] Enter at least one phone number, either business, home, or mobile. You only need to provide one if [music] you prefer. Click next. Then enter the address for your home or business. Click submit and your account is now [music] created. How to apply for a permit. Once you're signed [music] in, you'll land on the homepage. To apply for a permit, click apply. [music] You'll see a list of trending permits, but you can also search for the specific permit you need using the search bar. Click the blue apply button [music] to get started. location. First, we'll add the location. Click the plus sign, type in the address, and click search. Select [music] the correct address. Click add, then confirm the location. Click next to continue. Type. Next [music] is the permit type section. Enter a description of the scope of work. Then, enter the valuation for the [music] project. Once complete, click next. contacts. [music] In the contacts section, the applicant information should autopop populate. If applicable, you can add the owner. Click the plus [music] sign, search by name, email, or company, then click search. Select the [music] correct contact and click add and then next. If a contractor is involved, select the contractor type from the drop down. Click the plus sign. [music] Search for the contractor by name, email, or company, and add the correct contact. [music] Click next to continue. More info. In the next section, [music] you must fill in all required information. The specific fields you see here will depend on the type of permit you [music] selected. Complete all required fields before moving on. Attachments. [music] Next is attachments. Select the attachment type from the drop down such as building plans or other required documents. Click the plus sign and upload your attachment. [music] Once uploaded, click next. Signature. For the signature section, [music] type your name to provide consent. Enable the typed signature option. Then type your name in the signature box. Click next. Review [music] and submit. Finally, review all of your information carefully. When everything [music] looks correct, click submit to complete your permit application. How to access your permit. To access [music] your permit later, sign in and go to the dashboard. Click view my permits, then select the permit you want to [music] access. To print your permit, click the print button in the top right corner. This information can also [music] be found under the attachments tab. How to access inspection records and results. To view inspection records, go to the dashboard, then click view my permits. Select the permit you want, then click [music] on the inspections tab. Here you'll see whether an inspection passed or failed. If an [music] inspection failed, click the blue hyperlink under view inspection. Then click [music] the checklist tab to see any required corrections. To access approved plans, go to the dashboard and click [music] view my permits. Select the permit you want, then go to the attachments tab. Click on approved plans to view or download them. [music] And that's how to create an account, apply for a permit, and access permits, inspections, and approved plans through the city of Cottage Grove's online permitting system. [music]