Bank of America ATM Secures Plan Check Approval in 119 Days

Permit Place recently completed permit expediting services for Nelson Worldwide, LLC and their client, Bank of America ATM, in Atascadero, California. The project involved tenant improvement (TI) work for new commercial remote ATM installations—some exterior and some interior—within a shopping center location. Our team managed the full submittal and coordination effort with the Community Development Department to secure timely plan check approval.

Delivered as part of Nelson’s broader program work, this Bank of America ATM site required careful alignment of corporate standards, local code requirements, and shopping center constraints. From initial due diligence through final approvals, Permit Place coordinated documentation and communications to keep the project on track and avoid unnecessary re-submittals.

Challenges

The primary challenge centered on gathering accurate and timely information between the client and the general contractor (GC). With multiple stakeholders and a program-driven schedule, small information gaps—such as clarifications on interior vs. exterior scope, electrical needs, or site conditions—had the potential to delay review by the Community Development Department.

Solutions and Strategies

• Established clear information checklists for both Nelson Worldwide and the GC
• Confirmed submittal expectations with the Community Development Department in advance
• Sequenced application materials to reduce comments
• Provided consistent status updates to align all parties

Project Wins

• Completed in 119 days from plan receipt to permit approval
• Maintained easy and productive communication with Community Development staff
• Minimized back-and-forth review cycles
• Kept the Bank of America ATM TI within program timelines
• Demonstrated Permit Place’s reliability in managing multi-site banking rollouts