Permitting Talk

Permit revision delays can be frustrating, but there are a few ways to help manage them. First, it's helpful to maintain clear and consistent communication with the permitting authority—regular...

This summer I would like to build my own in-ground swimming pool, as it's always been a dream of mine to have one. What is needed in order to get the ball rolling? I know I need to make sure where...

How do you guys think Trump's EPA appointee, Lee Zeldin, will affect environmental permitting over the next four years? I'm hopeful that he'll cut out some of the red tape that's rife in the...

We usually tell our customers 2-3 weeks for the first review. I've heard that is pretty timely compared to some jurisdictions but i'm curious how it is in other jurisdictions because we *still*...

What type of software do your municipalities use for tracking building permits through their life cycle? As more and more inspectors use tablets in the field, we need to find something that works...

Lets talk about zoning analysis reports for a bit. These are the least known and quite frankly one of the biggest benefits in planning in your community. These are comprehensive reviews of...

I found another interesting Reddit discussion I think you all would find helpful. Figured it would be worth a share. Anyway, the post on Reddit is about a homeowner living in Tustin California...

Does anyone have experience with the Laserfiche program for storing records and how the items are labeled or organized? Our City will be storing them in that program and I'm unsure the best way to...

I reached out to several building departments to ask about permitting requirements for detached pergolas. I was particularly interested in how different codes/offices would approach an issue...

Has anyone ever dealt with situations where the renovation work requiring permitting is relatively minor compared to what the building department is requiring in terms of plan drawings? I was...