What is difference between Planning Department approval and a Building Permit?
Most improvements to property require BOTH a Planning Department approval and a Building Permit from the Building Department. The Planning Department approval focuses on the use/improvement appropriateness for the subject property based on the City’s zoning regulations. The Building Permit review process focuses on the safety of the structure to ensure that the requirements of the current Building Code and other uniform codes such as Fire, Plumbing, and Electrical are met. Most building permits cannot be issued until planning approval for the proposed project is obtained.
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