DESIRED IMPACT:

To provide faster, more accurate processing of applications for building permits while complying with all local land development regulations.

OPERATIONAL GOALS AND PROGRAMS:

The Central Permitting Division is responsible for the issuance of building permits. It reviews all permit applications for compliance with flood elevations, setbacks, zoning, comprehensive plan, contractor licensing, and other local regulations. Services are provided in three locations: New Port Richey, Dade City, and Land O'Lakes.

Central Permitting is also responsible for assessing and collecting impact fees: transportation, parks and recreation, libraries, schools, emergency services, as well as the collection of resource recovery fees.

Monthly reports prepared by the division include financial spreadsheets, building permits issued per location (New Port Richey, Land O'Lakes, and Dade City) sorted by type of construction permitted, housing activity statistics, Permit Values Accumulation Report, Utilities Report of new structures, and Health Department Report of building permits issued which are using septic tank systems. Quarterly reports are prepared for Statemandated RADON collection and Pasco County transportation impact fee agreements.