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Allen County subcommittee credits Acela fixes, maps and staffing plan for faster permits
Summary
A Joint Permit Oversight Board subcommittee told the Allen County Council it has shortened online permit turnaround times, published process maps and identified inspector staffing gaps after a yearlong review of the Acela system and permit data.
A Joint Permit Oversight Board (JPOB) subcommittee reported to the Allen County Council on April 9 that changes to the county’s Acela permit system and procedural improvements have cut online permit approval times from weeks or months to days while identifying further staffing needs.
The subcommittee’s report, delivered by Melissa Woodworth, permit system coordinator for Fort Wayne–Allen County, said short-term fixes and staff responsiveness reduced an online application backlog in some cases from “8 to 10 months” to “1 to 2 business days.” The subcommittee recommended continued use of a dedicated online-permit clerk and further process improvements to serve contractors and inspectors more consistently.
Why it matters: Permitting is central to an expanding construction market in Allen County and Fort Wayne. Faster, clearer permitting reduces delays for residential and commercial construction, affects job valuations and inspection workloads, and helps…
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