New online permitting tools added
Published 3:16 pm Friday, November 4, 2011
Bellevue will be among the first cities to add new online permitting tools for complex project applications.
Until recently the online permits available through MyBuildingPermit.com were simple, over-the-counter permits that did not require any plan review. The online permitting service can now accept and issue mechanical, electrical, plumbing and reroof permits that require plan review. This new change is expected to save businesses significant time and money.
Other jurisdictions to implement the new service are Burien, Kirkland and Snohomish County.
The traditional permitting process requires the applicant to print multiple copies of the construction plans for each permit application. When revisions are necessary during permit review, new copies must be produced and submitted for final approval. For large projects this can cost thousands of dollars, consume large amounts of paper, and require multiple trips to City Hall. By making it possible to submit all permit documents and plan sets online, applicants will realize significant savings and have the added convenience of submitting documents at any time.
Providing plan review for mechanical, electrical, plumbing and reroof permit types is only the initial phase of a project that will expand to include most development permits. By the end of 2012 online plan review will expand to include building, fire, right-of-way, utilities, and land use permit types.
The MyBuildingPermit.com member jurisdictions now include Bellevue, Mill Creek, Kenmore, Bothell, Woodinville, Kirkland, Mercer Island, Issaquah, Renton, Sammamish, Snoqualmie, Burien and Snohomish County covering a total population of over 800,000 residents and businesses.
