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Permit timelines - Building and land use

Find timelines for common types of building and land use permit applications.

The timeline for screening and review varies significantly based on several factors including:

  • Type of permit application
  • The completeness and quality of the application materials submittal
  • The quantity and type of reviews required
  • The applicant's response time to requests for information
  • The quantity of other applications received

Current estimated timelines

Estimated timelines for majority of permit application types.

Timeline estimates

Estimates for the permit types listed above for the 4 stages of application processing.
  • Application screening for acceptance

    The length of the wait time for the initial screening depends on the quantity of other applications received by us. Applicants will not hear from us during the waiting period.

  • Applicant completing application

    If a submittal is incomplete the applicant will be sent a list of the items that are needed. When an application is ready to accept, we will send an invoice for the application fees. When the invoice is paid, the application will be entered in the queues for review.
  • Application waiting in queue for review to begin

    The length of the wait time depends on the quantity of applications received and accepted for review.

    Applicants will not hear from us during the waiting period.

  • Application in review and/or applicant making corrections

    Depending on the type of permit application, we may visit the proposed development site or contact the applicant with questions during review. The initial review of an application concludes with either its approval or formal request by us for corrections to the application materials.
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