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DBI reports permit improvements, major projects and preliminary budget shortfall; community groups urge keeping CBO funding
Summary
Director Patrick O'Riordan told the commission DBI launched SolarAPP Plus, improved permit turnaround times and processed several high‑value projects; DBI staff flagged an approximate $2.83M revenue shortfall and proposed phased fee increases, prompting public commenters to urge maintaining community‑based organization funding.
At the Jan. 17 Building Inspection Commission meeting, DBI Director Patrick O’Riordan summarized operational improvements completed in 2023, including a new online solar permit portal using SolarAPP Plus (supported by a $100,000 state grant) and internal workflow changes that reduced plan‑review and permit‑assignment times.
DBI highlighted several high‑value permits filed or issued recently, including SFPUC distribution division facilities (collectively valued…
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