| CLIENT: | Dreame for Gensler |
| LOCATION: | San Jose, CA |
| PROJECT TYPE: | Mall Tenant Improvement |
Permit Place provided permit expediting services for Gensler on behalf of Dreame for an interior tenant improvement (TI) within a San Jose mall. The project required coordination with the City of San José Department of Planning, Building and Code Enforcement to secure full plan check approval for the interior scope.
Delivered within the broader URW program framework, this location required alignment with mall standards, jurisdictional requirements, and brand rollout sequencing. From initial submittal to approval, the project moved through review in 3 weeks, supporting a predictable construction start.
Challenges
This mall TI progressed without significant jurisdictional obstacles, a result of preparation rather than luck.
San Jose mall projects often face layered review considerations across building, life safety, and mall operational requirements. Avoiding delays required clean documentation, accurate scope definition, and early alignment with City expectations.
Solutions and Strategies
Permit Place leveraged its established Due Diligence process to confirm:
- Submittal requirements and documentation standards
- Mall-specific criteria tied to the URW program
- Correct routing within the City’s review system
Strategic application planning ensured the package was complete and coordinated at first submittal. Proactive communication with both Gensler and City reviewers minimized back-and-forth and kept the review cycle efficient.
Project Wins
- Plan check approval secured in 3 weeks
- No major corrections or redesign cycles
- Seamless alignment with URW program milestones
- Predictable transition from design to construction
This Dreame location demonstrates how disciplined preparation and structured permit expediting can keep mall TI projects moving efficiently within large municipal jurisdictions like San Jose.