BoA Orem Secures Ground-Up Plan Check Approval in Just 38 Days

Permit Place recently completed permit expediting services for Interior Architects, Inc. on the new ground-up BoA Orem financial center in Orem, Utah. The project involved a new construction within the C-2 zone, requiring close coordination with the City of Orem Building Division for full plan check approval.

Although this was not part of a larger national program, the project was treated with the same rigor and structure as a multi-location rollout. Our team managed submittals, tracked reviews, and coordinated comments to keep the schedule on track from initial intake through final approval.

Challenges

The site’s location within the State Street Corridor Overlay introduced added complexity, including specific setbacks, planting buffers, signage setbacks, and mechanical screening requirements for rooftop units. In addition, Permit Place needed to maintain consistent communication between Interior Architects, Inc., BoA, and the City of Orem Building Division.

Balancing expectations and technical requirements across these parties, while ensuring that banks remained an approved use in this C-2 zone, required disciplined coordination and clear, timely updates.

Solutions and Strategies

Permit Place leveraged its Due Diligence process to identify overlay, zoning, and design requirements early, minimizing surprises during review. Proactive measures included:

• Clarifying State Street Corridor standards in advance
• Confirming parapet screening expectations for RTUs
• Aligning submittal documents with the City of Orem Building Division’s preferences

Our team maintained structured, bi-directional communication with both the client and BoA, translating agency comments into clear action items. Strategic application planning and organized resubmittal protocols ensured that responses were complete and easy for reviewers to approve.

Project Wins

Through focused coordination and efficient permit expediting services, BoA Orem achieved first-round plan check approval for this ground-up financial center. The entire process (from receipt of plans to permit issuance) was completed in just 38 days.

This outcome reduced schedule risk for both Interior Architects, Inc. and BoA, allowing construction to proceed without costly delays. The success of this stand alone TI further demonstrates Permit Place’s ability to manage complex requirements and stakeholder communication on both single-site projects and scalable programs.