On May 15, 2014 the Director of the City of San Diego’s Development Services Department and his team provided to nearly 30 AIA-members a 2 ½-hour, in-depth review of DSD policies and procedures with a particular focus on how to facilitate working with the department and its plan reviewers, as well as other issues pertaining to field inspections and technology changes.
A veteran “Plan Consultant” was also on-hand to discuss the pragmatic, day-to-day issues that, when identified and managed, can greatly ease the review process and speed approvals. Attendees were offered ample opportunity to present specific questions and concerns to the DSD executive team on-hand, who responded with candid and practical advice on how to mitigate challenges and speed the process of review and approval.
We hope to organize another workshop with Development Services for AIA members in fall 2014 for those unable to attend.
