| CLIENT: | J. Crew for KCG Architects |
| LOCATION: | Novato, CA |
| PROJECT TYPE: | Mall Tenant Improvement |
Permit Place provided permit expediting services for KCG Architects on behalf of J. Crew for a post-permit revision at a Novato mall location. The scope focused on updating an existing tenant improvement (TI) permit, requiring coordination with the City of Novato Community Development Department – Building Division to incorporate design changes without disrupting construction sequencing.
As part of the broader J. Crew program, the revision needed to align with national brand standards while remaining fully compliant with local code requirements. Permit Place managed the full revision lifecycle from intake of updated drawings through final approval.
The post-permit revision was approved in under 2 months, maintaining schedule alignment for the Novato remodel.
Challenges
This post-permit revision moved smoothly through the City of Novato’s review cycle due to robust preparation and clear documentation from the outset. Permit Place’s team anticipated jurisdictional requirements and packaged the TI revision in a way that minimized questions from plan reviewers, avoiding the back-and-forth that often delays mall tenant projects.
Solutions and Strategies
Permit Place relied on its structured Due Diligence process to:
- Confirm applicable revision procedures with the Building Division
- Clearly document scope changes and separate them from previously approved work
- Track revision deltas for clean reviewer interpretation
- Sequence submittals to avoid expanded review
Proactive communication with both KCG Architects and the City ensured that plan reviewers could focus specifically on the revised elements.
Project Wins
- Post-permit revision approved in under 2 months
- No unnecessary full re-review triggered
- Remodel remained aligned with J. Crew program milestones
- Clean coordination with the City of Novato
This project demonstrates how disciplined permit expediting can streamline revision approvals, protecting schedule continuity while preserving compliance in mall environments.