Medium PriorityDevelopmentopen
Online Permitting and Application Usability
Summary
Committee members expressed frustration over incomplete online application forms and a perceived decline in documentation quality submitted by applicants. Staff outlined ongoing software updates to improve application guidance and data collection.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jun 24, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
Staff time and software contract expenditures for electronic portal upgrades.
✅Who benefits
Future applicants navigating the city's building and preservation approval processes.
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