Minn. Stat. § 15B.08
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§ 15B.08 CONSTRUCTION PROCESS.
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§ 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.
§ 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.
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