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    Plan Review for building and zoning permits: 

    Commercial properties - permit issued in 25 business days or less if plans are code compliant and application package is complete.

    Residential properties - permit issued in 15 business days or less if plans are code compliant and application package is complete.

    Permit application intake - 2 hours maximum; slightly more if permit can be issued the same day and applicant chooses to wait.

    Permit inspections - inspections performed within 2 business days of request. Off hours inspections available for an additional fee of $200.

    Plans Review Service Standards - August 2008

    Average turnaround time (Residential) 11.20 business days
    Average turnaround time (Commercial) 12.26 business day
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    Plans Review Service Standards - July 2008

    Average turnaround time (Residential) 13.53 business days
    Average turnaround time (Commercial) 10.83 business days

    Plans Review Service Standards - June 2008

    Average turnaround time (Residential) 9.41 days
    Average turnaround time (Commercial) 9.85 days

    Plan Review Service Commitment met 100% of the time in June 2008

    Plans Review Service Standards - May 2008

    Average turnaround time (Residential) 14.16 days
    Average turnaround time (Commercial) 17.56 days
    Plan Review Service Commitment met 97% of the time in May 2008



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