What is the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)?

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a civil rights law passed by Congress in 1990. It was created to ensure that people with disabilities have the same rights and opportunities as everyone else. The ADA restricts discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life, including workplaces, schools, transportation, and all public and private spaces that are open to the general public (“An Overview of the Americans With Disabilities Act“, 2018). Design Standards for ADA The Department of Justice published ADA regulations in July 1991 which were used until 2011. On March 14, 2011,  the 2010 ADA Standards …

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Sep 25, 2018 By Bridget Foley

What is a Conditional Use Permit and How Does it Affect Permit Expediting?

Conditional Use Permits, or CUPs for short, are permits that require discretionary approval from the city. These types of permits consent to a use not allowed by-right in a particular zone. Just like the name implies, the permit application is approved under a set of conditions. Those conditions are set forth by the jurisdiction that the land falls within. Example Let’s say that a car dealership is requesting to build in an area that is zoned for a mix of commercial and manufacturing space. The car dealership will be storing cars, providing car service, and of course, selling cars. During …

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Aug 29, 2018 By wg-dev

Permits Related to Seismic Retrofits and Fault Lines

What is a Seismic Retrofit? Seismic activity is not foreign to California where, according to California’s Department of Conservation, significant earthquakes of magnitude 5.5 and higher occur two or three times per year. Therefore, seismic retrofit programs were put in place to ensure the reinforcement of more vulnerable buildings built prior to 1977. At Permit Advisors, our Project Managers have tackled several permit processes related to seismic retrofits such as structural permits and fault line investigations. Before we go into detail on the permits themselves, let’s discuss what a seismic retrofit is. A seismic retrofit is a process where an …

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Aug 29, 2018 By wg-dev

Common Mistakes a Permit Expediter Prevents

For construction to commence on a piece of land, the proper permits must be issued. Any factors causing delays in construction could cost a developer a big chunk of money. Permit Expediters work to limit these delays by streamlining the process of approval. They coordinate with jurisdictions to find the fastest pathways to approval and work to reduce the number of plan rechecks required. According to Roy Hasson, CEO of Permit Advisors, “Navigating the different jurisdictions and their requirements can be a massive undertaking. We take the process off our clients’ plates so that they can focus on what they …

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Aug 29, 2018 By wg-dev