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Bellflower council discusses new online permitting system; staff say inspections scheduling and AI features are possible future additions
Summary
City staff presented a plan to replace an 18‑year‑old permitting system with a modern online permitting platform; council members asked staff to prioritize online inspection scheduling and explore AI assistance for applicants. The item was approved as part of the consent calendar.
Bellflower staff presented and the city council approved as part of the consent calendar on June 23 a multi‑phase replacement of the city’s aging permit and permitting‑software system.
Staff said the current permitting system was implemented in 2007 and the vendor will stop supporting it, which prompted the proposed upgrade. The new platform will enable online permitting, online payments and digital plan review; staff estimated a roughly nine‑month build period for the first implementation phase. Staff described future integration options including an online plan‑check module, online inspection scheduling, and…
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