2024-10-01 CC Agenda Packet - ITEM B3 - Plan Check MetricsSystem Enhancements (12 month lookback)
• Commercial Permitting Launch: Initiated commercial permitting services.
• Inspection Enhancements: Expanded and categorized inspections based on permit types for efficiency.
• Solar Permit Streamlining: Optimized the workflow for solar permits.
• Express Permits: Introduced "Express Permits" that bypass plan checks.
• Fee Calculator: Developed a tool to estimate permit fees.
• Digital Contact Platform: Created an online platform for inquiries related to building safety, planning, and
code enforcement.
• Plan Check Modifications: Incorporated Plan Check Comment Letters into the review process.
• Digitized Forms: Converted forms for school fees, declarations, standard plans, inspections, address
changes, subcontractors, certificates of occupancy, and project final records into digital formats.
• Cultural Development Program Workflow: Established workflow steps and reviews for cultural development
projects.
• Form Field Updates: Revised both internal and public -facing forms for more accurate data collection. ELsEGUV
10/1/2024 City of El Segundo 1 350 Main St. El Segundo, CA90245 2
Plan Check Processing Time —Sample scopes
1 -week target date
• Roof mounted solar panels
• SFR interior remodel
• Sign permits
• Small commercial interior
remodel, no change of use
• ADU conversion of existing
space
• Swimming pools
2-week target date
• SFR additions
• Large commercial interior
remodel, no change of use
• New construction ADU
• Commercial solar panels
3-week target date
• New SFR or major addition
• Commercial remodel with change
of use
• Any new build commercial,
residential/ etc.
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10/1/2024 City of El Segundo 1 350 Main St. El Segundo, CA90245 3
Plan Check Processing Time
Pre OpenGov - Post OpenGov -
Review cycle(s): Avg. 16.5 business days
Permit issuance: Avg. 20 - 30 business days
10/1 /2024
Nov. 2023:
Review cycle(s): Avg. 8.7 business days
Permit issuance: 11.41 business days
Oct. 2024 (2,252 reviews):
Avg. review cycle 8.2 business days
City of El Segundo 1 350 Main St. El Segundo, CA90245
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