| CLIENT: | Uniqlo for Corbis Studio |
| LOCATION: | Mission Viejo, CA |
| PROJECT TYPE: | Shopping Center Tenant Improvement |
Permit Place recently completed permit expediting services for Corbis Studio and their client Uniqlo on a shopping center tenant improvement in Mission Viejo, CA. The project focused on a TI (tenant improvement) scope, requiring PPREV review and coordination with the City’s Community Development Department to secure timely plan check approval.
As part of the broader Uniqlo program, this location needed to align with national brand standards while still satisfying local jurisdictional requirements. Permit Place was engaged to keep the schedule on track and ensure that Uniqlo’s rollout in the region progressed without permitting delays.
Challenges
A central challenge involved confusion over whether Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) approval was required for permit issuance. This uncertainty posed a risk of last-minute surprises that could have stalled the project after submittal. Navigating overlapping authority between the Community Development Department and OCFA required clear interpretation of requirements and close coordination to avoid rework or additional review cycles.
Solutions and Strategies
Permit Place leveraged its Due Diligence process to clarify which reviews were required prior to issuance. Through proactive measures, including early communication with both the Community Development Department and fire authority representatives, the team confirmed the appropriate review path before formal submittal. Strategic application planning minimized back-and-forth questions and positioned the plans for a streamlined first review.
Project Wins
The result was a first round approval and full plan check approval in just 13 days from plan receipt. By resolving OCFA-related questions upfront, Permit Place eliminated potential schedule slippage and kept the Uniqlo program on track. This project demonstrates how our focused permit expediting services, combined with disciplined due diligence and proactive communication, can deliver fast, predictable outcomes for national retail rollout programs.