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Development Process: Step by Step  
Development Process Home1. Define Project2. Site Information3. Discretionary Review4. Plan Review5. Permits & Approvals6. Inspection7. Occupancy

Time and Costs

The time and cost involved in processing your project will vary based on a variety of factors such as your project’s location, site information, related discretionary reviews, project complexity, amount of community interest, and the level of compliance presented in the plans prepared for your project.

Planning Costs

The following information below can help you plan for the costs you will encounter along the way, but please keep in mind that the final cost for processing your project cannot be determined until the specific details of your project are reviewed and processed.

Planning Time

The time involved at each step in the process should be anticipated by your design team. The following sections provide guidelines to consider when scheduling the processing of your permit:


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