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A third type of project review for those that fall between walk
through and major projects also exists – the intermediate project
review. This process may be applicable for adaptive reuse projects,
if the project valuation is less than $1,000,000 or the Building
Official approves.

The Building Department aims to complete initial reviews for
intermediate projects within 10 business days and any re-review
due to the correction of noted Code deficiencies within 5 business
days.

This third project review type, the intermediate project review, is
where the majority of small, adaptive reuse projects likely fall, due
to the project valuation. This is advantageous for adaptive reuse
projects because of the faster review times.

Materials for a building permit plan review, of any of the three
levels, should be submitted in the e-permitting system. The status
of a permit review can then be followed on the online system.

d. Recommendations for Facilitating Building Review
• Clearly state on the department webpage that projects will
be assigned the type of review (unless they are eligible for
walk-through) so that applicants do not spend time trying to
understand other project review types. State that intermedi-
ate review is assigned if the project is less than $1,000,000.
• Instruct reviewers to automatically utilize the intermediate
project log review process, as this is the most likely category
for small adaptive reuse projects that do not qualify for the
SDP process.
• On the checklist developed for adaptive reuse applicants to
utilize between departments (described more below), include
information about the intermediate project log review to alert
the applicant and staff that this is the appropriate procedure
to use for the project and avoid any lag time.

v. Sewer Use and Drainage Permit (SUDP)
Prior to beginning any construction, a sewer uses and drainage
permit (SUDP) must be obtained. For the majority of projects,
an applicant should submit materials for this permit through
the e-permitting system. However, if the work does not require
building permits, or if an applicant already applied for a building
permit in person, SUDP materials can be submitted in person at
the SUDP counter, or by email. Once the materials are submitted,
an applicant can schedule an inspection through the e-permitting
system as well. Facilitation for the SUDP process is most often
done electronically through the e-permit system. While the steps to
apply for an SUDP are clearly outlined on the webpage, in-person
assistance is not clearly noted.
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