Planning & Development Department 2011 Process Improvements

Background Changing economic conditions – Drastic DSD RIFs – Financing pushing deadlines Emphasis on deregulation – I & E Task Force Subcommittee Build on already successful programs

Short-Term Improvements

Expand Self-Certification Program Pilot program successful – 43 Design Professionals certified – Over 40 projects submitted Increase eligibility in original program – Landscape, Inventory, Salvage – Civil G&D, Parking Lot Plans

Expand Self-Certification Program Expand to accept most building plans – Permit in one day – Remove 3 rd party structural requirement – Replace with automatic City audit – City will complete audit within 30 days – Emphasis on structural issues

Elimination of Some Permits Safety and added value Examples – Storage sheds – Water Heaters – Window Replacements

Permits by Inspection Expansion Mostly used for Tenant Improvements Allow big box mercantile Expand Residential eligibility

Speed Up Plan Review Process changes – Allow more options to phase construction – Expedite corrections Staff Empowerment – Mentor and empower staff to find solutions – Allow flexibility on plan review extensions

Streamline Plan Review Reduce Fees – Change policy on Plan Review extensions – Reduce landscape per-sheet fee to $405

Long-Term Improvements

Development Expand online services Explore privatizing some field inspections Expand the use of “combo” inspector

Special Permits & Use Permits Review all Special Permits and Use Permits to determine whether they are necessary any longer – Example: Nursing Homes require Special Permit, perhaps better served as use permit – Example, Use Permit required for dancing, indoors, at restaurants, perhaps no longer needed

Streamline Design Review Process Recommend referencing Design Review in Zoning Ordinance, but developing one set of regulations like Subdivision Regulations Allows more flexibility and sensitivity to areas within areas of the city

Reduce Hearing Process Time Use of Internet as reliable source of official notice of hearings Already require notice to surrounding land owners and posting of property Save up to 10 days Budget savings- money set aside every year for newspaper notification

Next Steps Construction Code Amendments – Approved by Development Advisory Board – Will be revised based on policy feedback – Must obtain formal Council approval Fee Ordinance Amendment – Landscape fee reduction – Must obtain formal Council approval

Next Steps Planning Committees – Villages – Planning Commission

Projected Timeline Development Advisory BoardMarch 17 th I & E Task Force March 21 st F,I, & E SubcommitteeMarch 23 rd Council Policy SessionApril 12 th Formal Council ApprovalJune 1 st Effective Date*July 1 st *for short-term items that require formal approval

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