| CLIENT: | D&G VAL for Lalire March Architects |
| LOCATION: | San Jose, CA |
| PROJECT TYPE: | Mall TI |
Permit Place recently completed permit expediting services for Lalire March Architects and their client, D&G VAL, on an interior tenant improvement (TI) at a mall location in San Jose, CA. The project required coordination with the Department of Planning, Building and Code Enforcement to secure plan check approval for the interior TI scope.
Operating within the URW program, this mall TI needed to align with both landlord criteria and local jurisdiction requirements. Permit Place guided the team from submittal through approval, ensuring that the construction schedule could move forward efficiently while maintaining a strong focus on budget and compliance.
Challenges
A key challenge emerged when plans received plan check approval approximately 10 weeks before the client team was ready for issuance. This created a timing and coordination hurdle, as approvals, fees, and issuance milestones had to be carefully managed to avoid unnecessary costs or rework. Additionally, the project required three review rounds with the Department of Planning, Building and Code Enforcement, adding complexity to the overall permitting timeline and communications.
Solutions and Strategies
Permit Place leveraged its Due Diligence process at the outset to map out approval requirements, expected review cycles, and department expectations for this mall TI. Proactive measures included early coordination with the Department of Planning, Building and Code Enforcement and strategic application planning to accommodate the client’s delayed readiness for issuance.
Throughout the three review rounds, Permit Place maintained consistent communication between the project team, landlord, and jurisdiction to keep comments organized and responses aligned with schedule and budget priorities.
Project Wins
Despite three review cycles and the 10-week gap between plan check approval and client readiness, permits were completed in just 57 days from plan receipt to approval. Through disciplined coordination and proactive measures, the project finished very under budget while staying aligned with the URW program standards. This case underscores how Permit Place’s permit expediting services and structured Due Diligence process help clients navigate complex mall TI projects efficiently, from initial submittal through final plan check approval and permit issuance.