1 / 17

Enhancements in Santa Monica's Building Permitting and Inspection Processes

The BOMA of Greater Los Angeles Government Affairs Committee meeting on February 14, 2013, highlighted key issues affecting the building development process in Santa Monica. Major topics included the implementation of an Electronic Plan Check System for faster processing, reducing review times for small projects, addressing inspection inconsistencies, and regulating allowable construction hours. Additionally, discussions covered construction and debris recycling, streamlining the permit process, and updates on the California Building Code. Participants were encouraged to provide feedback and assistance.

barr
Télécharger la présentation

Enhancements in Santa Monica's Building Permitting and Inspection Processes

An Image/Link below is provided (as is) to download presentation Download Policy: Content on the Website is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use and may not be sold / licensed / shared on other websites without getting consent from its author. Content is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use only. Download presentation by click this link. While downloading, if for some reason you are not able to download a presentation, the publisher may have deleted the file from their server. During download, if you can't get a presentation, the file might be deleted by the publisher.

E N D

Presentation Transcript

  1. BOMA of Greater Los AngelesGovernment Affairs CommitteeCity of Santa MonicaFebruary 14, 2013David MartinRon Takiguchi

  2. BOMA - Follow-Up • August 2, 2012 • Richard Bloom, Mayor • Rod Gould, City Manager • David Martin, Planning Director • Ron Takiguchi, Building Official • 9 “Issues”

  3. Issue #1: Electronic Plan Check System

  4. Issue #1: Electronic Plan Check System • Two full-time dedicated staff members. • Same day application processing. • Live assistance. • How You Can Help • Feedback • Call – Let Us Assist • Submit Payment

  5. Issue #2: Review Time for Projects Less-Than 10,000SF • Plan Check Manager – Individual Assessments of Projects • Building Project Engineer – Gustav Bohm • Counter Plan Check • City’s Economic Development • How You Can Help • Inform Us of Scope / Timelines / Criticalities

  6. Issue #3: Inspection Inconsistencies • Assigned Inspection “areas” • Staff will remain on project until Final • Technical Training • “Existing Non-Complying Conditions” • How You Can Help • Design Professional

  7. Issue #4: Allowed Construction Hours • Mon. to Fri. 8:00AM to 6:00PM + Sat. 9:00AM to 5:00PM • No Sundays, No Holidays

  8. Issue #4: Allowed Construction Hours

  9. Issue #4: Allowed Construction Hours • Mon. to Fri. 8:00AM to 6:00PM + Sat. 9:00AM to 5:00PM • No Sundays, No Holidays • Level of Construction Activity • Individual tenant urgencies considered • Greater consideration given to: • Completely enclosed commercial spaces • Buffered residential zones • How You Can Help • Scheduling • Neighborhoods

  10. Issue #5: Construction & Debris Recycling Deposit Refund • Greater accountability in Public Works • For projects where refunds are especially sensitive and timely, request for expedited refunds are welcomed • How You Can Help • Let Us Know . . .

  11. Issue #6: Pre-Demolition Work for T.I.’s • Previous restriction eliminated • Consideration given to all projects upon request • How You Can Help • Scope • Plan Approvals – Design Professionals

  12. Issue #7: Streamlining The Permit Process • Building Project Engineer – Gustav Bohm • New project category “Minor” = 1 Week • Major = 5 Weeks • Medium = 3 Weeks • Minor = 1 Week • Counter = Same Day • How You Can Help • Timely Uploads - ePlans • Plan Information

  13. Issue #8: Final Approval / Occupancy • Site / Pre-Construction Inspection • “ Rough - Final “ • ADA Evaluation • How You Can Help • Address Issues Timely • Trash Enclosures • Utilities • Elevator, County Health, Fire Dept.

  14. Issue #9: Timing of the CUP Process • The development and entitlement process has included measures for timely processing with further examination in progress

  15. What’s New - What’s To Come . . . • Pre-Submittal Meetings • Site Pre-Inspection Meetings • Minor Plan Check Category • ePlans in Trailer • Mobile Devices • 2014 California Building Code – January 1, 2014 • CALGreen Tenant Improvements • 2,000SF / $500K July 1, 2012 • 1,000SF / $200K January 1, 2014

  16. Thank You . . . david.martin@smgov.net ron.takiguchi@smgov.net

More Related