Building Detroit: From Plans to Permit

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The City of Detroit Buildings, Safety Engineering & Environmental Department invites current and future business owners, developers, architects, builders and interested individuals to a special event on Thursday, June 27th at Cobo Center beginning at 7:30 a.m. through 12:00 noon. The department will be presenting recent changes in our plan review process that are designed to improve service delivery and reduce the time required to gain building permits, as well as other changes that are designed to enhance the business environment in Detroit. The keynote speaker is Michael Merchant, Commissioner, Chicago Department of Buildings who has successfully implemented an electronic plan review process for their city. The event is free but registration is required at http://bseed2013.eventbrite.com/

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Originally Posted by hbdetroit2013

Attachment 20448
The City of Detroit Buildings, Safety Engineering & Environmental Department invites current and future business owners, developers, architects, builders and interested individuals to a special event on Thursday, June 27th at Cobo Center beginning at 7:30 a.m. through 12:00 noon. The department will be presenting recent changes in our plan review process that are designed to improve service delivery and reduce the time required to gain building permits, as well as other changes that are designed to enhance the business environment in Detroit. The keynote speaker is Michael Merchant, Commissioner, Chicago Department of Buildings who has successfully implemented an electronic plan review process for their city. The event is free but registration is required at http://bseed2013.eventbrite.com/

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Wish I could make it, sounds interesting and promising. I also like the fact that Detroit is asking for cooperation from other Cities.

From the linked page:

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Attendees can lookup fees and schedule consultation times with BSEED staff. Fines and late fees will be waived for full payments on past due accounts at the site on this day only.

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Interesting. I wonder how often BSEED offers a deal like that?

This falls in line with the fact that the City recently launched Operation Compliance. The city is shutting down businesses that are operating in the underground industry [[tire shops, appliance shops, etc) without paying taxes, getting the proper permits.

http://www.detroitmi.gov/News/tabid/...6/Default.aspx

The city expects to close about 20 businesses per week.
http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2013/01/...al-businesses/

This give business owners an opportunity to straighten up or risk being shut down.

Discounted settlement of BSEED penalty fees for accounts paid in full on-site. Credit cards and checks only.

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Interesting. I wonder how often BSEED offers a deal like that?

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