Deferred Racking Permit Secured for Mall Tenant Improvement in Torrance, CA

Permit Place recently completed permit expediting services for Mobile Media and their client Vuori Del Amo, a mall tenant improvement (TI) project in Torrance, CA. The scope focused on securing a deferred racking permit as part of a broader Vuori program rollout, requiring tight coordination with the project team to align approvals with the construction and inspection schedule.

Working closely with the City of Torrance Community Development Department – Building and Safety Division, Permit Place managed the full path to plan check approval. From initial submittal through final issuance, our team ensured all racking-related documentation met jurisdictional standards while keeping Vuori’s broader program timelines on track.

Challenges

The primary challenge on this project was navigating a slow and inconsistent communication cadence during plan review, which introduced risk to the construction schedule and required inspection timeline.

Because deferred racking permits are closely tied to inspection sequencing, maintaining visibility into review status and approval timing was critical. Limited responsiveness during the review process required persistent follow-up and careful tracking to prevent the permit from slipping and impacting the broader mall TI schedule.

Solutions and Strategies

To mitigate these delays, Permit Place implemented proactive measures rooted in our proven Due Diligence process:

• Before submission, we verified submittal requirements and clarified expectations with the AHJ to minimize re-checks.
• During review, our team executed a disciplined follow-up cadence via email and phone, logging every interaction to maintain momentum through the review timeline.
• Strategic application planning. Submitting complete, well-organized plans and responses helped prevent additional cycles and supported a smoother path to plan check approval despite the communication challenges.

Project Wins

Despite the jurisdictional hurdles, Permit Place successfully obtained the deferred racking permit prior to the required inspection date, preventing schedule disruption for the Vuori Del Amo mall TI.

The 69-day turnaround from plan receipt to permit issuance demonstrated the effectiveness of our permit expediting services, even in a difficult review environment. By managing communication with the City of Torrance Community Development Department and aligning approvals with Vuori’s broader program needs, we helped the client maintain momentum on their rollout while avoiding costly delays or re-sequencing of work.