How Contractors Got Your Back
You do not have to work with a contractor to get your project done but sometimes it is the prudent thing to do when you need to get a building permit. The permitting requirements across the nations 25,000 local jurisdictions vary so widely, that it creates an opportunity to get into a lot of expensive […]
What Is The Planning Commission
A Planning Commission consists of five (5) or more residents whose members are appointed by cities or county elected officials for a term established by the jurisdiction where they serve. The commission promotes the health, safety and general welfare by encouraging the most appropriate use of the land. They undertake long-range planning for development that […]
How to Properly Identify a Property
It’s difficult for a permitting or planning department to help you with your questions unless you have a good identification of the subject property or PIP (how to properly identify a property) as well call it. But, from where you stand it’s hard to get an accurate read on what the property is, which jurisdiction […]
The Early Bird Gets the…Plan Approval?
Avoid taking a number and waiting. You can save hours every time just by arriving early in the morning with your building permit submittal package. Make sure you are there when the doors open. Check the office hours on the local permitting web site by check out our permitting links page.
Permit Service: A Love Story
A permit service is a very efficient way to manage your next rollout. As Business Development Manager for a Nationwide Permit Service firm, I understand the importance Customer Service plays to the growth and success of our business. I was browsing the internet recently to look for examples of great customer service. I can share […]
5 Ways To Hack LADBS Plan Check Process
Getting plans approved by a city or municipality is always a painful process. The number pulling, the lines, the random mad person who always insists on sitting next to you…I digress. Los Angeles‘ Department of Building and Safety or LADBS plan is especially painstaking for most. To save you some heartache (and having to sit […]
What To Do When The City Says No
It never fails. You have a multi-million dollar idea of putting a particular business at a particular location. The corner is perfect. The demographics suit the nature and demand of the store, service or restaurant. There is just one big problem city is not on board. Just what can be done when a city (township, […]
Permit Success With A Positive Attitude
Get Permit Successfully Done and Have Some Fun! In the permitting world or permit success story, your project mustn’t be just another stack of papers sitting on someone’s desk waiting to be reviewed – or forgotten – when trying to stay on budget and schedule. Not only should you have a personal connection with the […]
Basic Permit Due Diligence 101
Let’s just take a moment and face the unfortunate truth – as City budgets have plummeted, full-time City staff has been cut and un-replaced. Despite this drop in City staff, developments have increased – and so need building permits. The US Census Bureau recently reported that permits for February 2015 are 3.0 percent (±1.7%) above […]
Benefits Of Hiring A Building Permit Expediter
If you are looking to start your own business shortly, then you may very well be considering the option to design and construct your business location. You should be aware of a building permit expediter because it will be helpful for your project. Of course, the challenge in doing this is not only getting blueprints […]