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Consultants outline multi‑year plan to speed Largo permitting, recommend new coordinator and in‑house reviewers
Summary
Consultants from Plante Moran presented findings to the Largo City Commission on Jan. 13, 2026, recommending digital self‑service improvements, new staff roles (including a development‑services systems coordinator) and moving some contracted plan review/inspection work in‑house to shorten permit turnaround times.
Consultants from Plante Moran presented recommendations to the Largo City Commission on Jan. 13, 2026, proposing a multi‑year plan to streamline the city’s permitting and development‑review services.
The report, described by consultant Chris Blough as “self‑initiated” by the city, said the team used a design‑thinking approach and engaged nearly 60 staff and 15–20 external customers to map touchpoints across planning, building, engineering, fire and IT. The consultants recommended four focus areas: process improvements for development review, targeted staffing changes, clear service‑level metrics and technology updates.
Why it matters: Permit delays and inconsistent guidance have been frequent complaints from residents, contractors and commissioners.…
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