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Development services looks back
Thursday, February 8, 2024 by Elizabeth Pagano
The city’s Development Services Department is celebrating “new beginnings” with the release of its 2023 annual report. The report, which details advances over the past year or so, is full of information: Last year, the department reviewed 36,034 building plans and performed 374, 307 development inspections, for example. 2023 also saw the arrival of a new director, José G. Roig, and a new department, Code Compliance. The report includes information on artificial intelligence, the Do I Need a Permit? wizard, affordability programs and advances in safety over the last year. It can be read online.
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