Best Practices Guide for Streamlined Local Permitting

1. Single Point of Contact 2. Local Permitting Guide 3. Permitting Flowchart and/or Checklist 4. Clear Submittal Requirements 5. Concurrent Applications and Permitting Timetables 6. Combined Public Hearings 7. Pre-Application Process 8. Project Technical Review Team 9. Inter-Departmental Meetings 10. Physical Proximity of PGA Staff 11. Development Agreements 12. Use of Third-Party Consultants 13. Exactions and Impact Fees 14. Objective Criteria, Of-Right Zoning, and Master Plans 15. Use of Site Plan Review 16. Two-Tier Assessment Process 17. Delegation of Authority to Staff 18. Standardization of Review Processes 19. Adequate Staffing Levels 20. Culture of Training 21. Town Website Improvements 22. Electronic Permit Tracking Software 23. On-Line Application Filing 24. Site Selection Guide 25. Priority Development Site Designation 26. Pre-Permitting of Selected Sites