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Sustainable Development quarterly update: digital review, 'first‑step' meetings aim to speed development permits
Summary
Sustainable Development staff reported quarterly metrics showing high permit volumes, adoption of 'first‑step' pre‑application meetings and digital review to cut cycles; building inspections and code enforcement workload remain substantial.
Sustainable Development staff briefed the City Commission on permit volumes, board activity and new processes intended to shorten review cycles and improve coordination across planning, building inspections and public works.
Why this matters: Permit review times and code enforcement handling affect housing production, commercial development and business openings. Staff is using digital review tools, dedicated intake expediters and a “first‑step” pre‑application meeting to reduce resubmittal cycles and increase predictability for applicants.
Key takeaways from the update - Planning: Since the start of the fiscal year staff reported 33 larger projects and…
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