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St. Pete Beach staff outline 91‑day roadmap to speed permitting and add online tools

City Commission of St. Pete Beach · February 24, 2026
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Summary

Community Development Director Laura Canary and technology manager Candice Galloway presented process changes, express permits, single point-of-contact implementation and a 91‑day operational blueprint to speed permitting and add automation and transparent metrics.

City staff told the commission Feb. 26 that they are implementing multiple procedural and technology changes intended to reduce permit turnaround times and improve customer experience.

Laura Canary, Community Development Director, said the department has created a single point of responsibility for incoming permit applications, expanded evening hours on Wednesdays, made certain express permits available…

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