Why does this Tenant Improvement Cost So Much?
I’m often asked questions like this in the early phases of a tenant improvement. The client has many questions during early phases of an office relocation, and they normally would prefer to pin down the cost question quickly, so they can make a decision whether to move forward.
Mesa Building Permit “Shortcuts”
The City of Mesa offers an accelerated process to obtain building permits for minor remodels.
If you haven’t already heard… the City of Mesa offers a “shortcut” to obtain building permits for minor commercial remodel. This special program, called “Permit By Inspection” (PBI), will significantly shorten the Plan Review and Permit Approval process – if your project qualifies.
City of Mesa
Minor Commercial Tenant Improvement
Permit By Inspection (PBI)
The permit by inspection program (PBI) is a voluntary alternative to the standard construction document plan review and building permit approval processes for special projects of certain building uses, occupancies and degree of complexity. The PBI program is intended to provide a stream-lined approach to building permit plan review review and issuance in which senior building inspectors review construction documents in the field and approve the issuance of the building permit. There is a 20% premium for the PBI process on top of the regular building permit fee and other fees.
Benefits of the “Permit By Inspection” (PBI) Process:
- - Typically the Permit By Inspection (PBI) is processed in a 5 day turnaround time (instead of 18 days).
- - Cuts down on paperwork.
- - Much of process is done by email.
- - One contact person who is familiar with the project and special conditions.
- - Construction work can proceeds as the plan review is taking place.
- - Quick response time to changing field conditions.
There are currently no written criteria to determine if your project will qualify for the building permit by PBI process. To learn more, call Clyde at (480) 644-4273.
If your project does NOT qualify for the PBI process, the regular Plan Review Turn-Around Times at this writing are:
Commercial
- - 5 business day PBI review.
- - 18 business days review.
- - 10 day expedite review (100% of building permit fee).
- - Super expedite review with negotiated turn-around time (200% of building permit fee).
Residential
- - 10 business day review (5 days for master plot plans).
- - 5 day expedite review (100% of building permit fee).
Signs
- - 10 business days.
- - Get Your Sign Permit Approved in One Review – 10 Steps!
Over-The-Counter Plan Review
The City of Mesa also offers same day over-the-counter plan reviews for the following projects types:
- - Emergency repairs (water, sewer, gas, electric).
- - “Like for Like” repair/replacement (gas, water, electric).
- - Banner Permits.
City of Mesa
Construction Plan Review and Building Permits 55 N. Center St. Mesa, AZ 85201 PHONE (480) 644-4273 OFFICE HOURS: 7:00am to 6:00pm, M-TH CLOSED FRIDAYS AND HOLIDAYSFor more Building Permit specific details related to cities that you live or work, click on one of the following links: Phoenix, Tempe, Gilbert, Chandler, Mesa, Scottsdale.
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A Mesa architect will help you avoid many common mistakes that are made with construction projects. No matter what kind of space you need today, we’ll make sure it’s designed for your needs in the future. This will give you future function built into today’s home addition. To discuss your Mesa building permit needs, contact Doug Rusk at 480-710-3861 or email us at drusk@designlinearchitects.com.
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DesignLine Architects, LLC
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Chandler Building Permits – Fast Track
Small Business Benefits from Fast Tracked Chandler Building Permits
Chandler is one small business richer since a new bread making business, Gratifying Grains LLC, opened this week. The new Mother and Daughter owners, Betsy Moore and Megan Moore, said that “because they only planned on a minor remodel, the City of Chandler offered us an expedited process to obtain our tenant improvement building permits.”
But they’re not the only ones. Many new Chandler businesses, who are planning to apply for a minor commercial tenant improvement (TI), have recently utilized this special Chandler program called the Small Business Assistance Program. According to Betsy, “this terrific program significantly shortened the plan review time and building permit approval process for us. “ Because not all construction projects will qualify for this program, she recommended that people call Martin Perez at 480-782-3138 for more information.
Minor Commercial Tenant Improvement
Small Business Assistance Program
The Small Business Assistance Program is similar, but slightly different, to the Permit By Inspection (PBI) program offered at other Southeast Valley cities. Here’s how it works. A four member team from the Development Services staff, called the Small Business Assistance Team, will visit your new tenant space, and then mail you a written letter that identifies any issues of “significant importance” that might have the potential of costing you time and money. This team is available at no cost and is intended to assist the small business community by helping clients navigate the City’s planning, building permit and licensing process.
QUALIFICATIONS:
There are currently no written qualifications to define a “minor tenant improvement”. To learn more, call Martin Perez at 480-782-3138.
215 East Buffalo Street.
Chandler, AZ 85225
Phone: Call Martin Perez at 480-782-3138 to answer expedited method of obtaining building permits.
How Do I Know if I Need a Chandler Building Permit?
May Need a Phoenix Building Permit, if you’re:
- - Moving a sink- requires the proper extension of plumbing.
- - Demolishing a load-bearing wall- means redistributing weight from above.
- - Changing the home’s roof line framing.
- - Punching in a new window or door- requires a new header that carries weight from above.
- - Altering the footprint of your house.
- - Installing new electrical wiring.
You May NOT Need a Phoenix Building Permit, if you’re:
- - Putting in hardwood floor.
- - Installing carpeting.
- - Upgrading your counter tops.
- - Paint
For more Building Permit specific details related to cities that you live or work, click on one of the following links: Phoenix, Tempe, Gilbert, Chandler, Mesa, Scottsdale.
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A Chandler architect will help you avoid many common mistakes that are made with construction projects. No matter what kind of space you need today, we’ll make sure it’s designed for your needs in the future. This will give you future function built into today’s home addition. To discuss your Chandler building permit needs, contact Doug Rusk at 480-710-3861 or email us at drusk@designlinearchitects.com. building permits, Building Permits, Building Permits, Building Permits
Architect in Chandler
Doug Rusk, Architect
DesignLine Architects, LLC
Gilbert, Arizona
www.designlinearchitects.com