Pittsburgh Eyes Virtual Inspections and Fast Lane for Low-Risk Projects
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Pittsburgh is examining changes to its permitting process that include virtual inspections and a fast lane for low-risk projects.
Permitting Process Updates
The city is targeting quicker permitting timelines. The first set of changes will help applicants spend less time waiting and more time getting projects done, according to Construction Dive.
Virtual Inspections and Fast Lane
Virtual inspections form one element of the proposed reforms. A fast lane for low-risk projects is also under consideration as part of the same effort.
Mayor’s Statement
Mayor Corey O’Connor stated that the first set of changes will help applicants spend less time waiting and more time getting projects done, according to Construction Dive. The reforms focus on reducing delays in the permitting sequence.
Source Context
These measures are outlined in reporting from Construction Dive on Pittsburgh’s permitting approach.
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