Building permit stuck in review for fourteen weeks

Summary

A minor basement renovation permit has been in review since June. The online portal shows no reviewer assigned, and three emails to the permits office produced only automatic replies. My contractor has moved on to another job.

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1. Report published

   Report published with permit application number.

   Oct 16, 2026, 11:56 p.m. · Reporter

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