Permits

This feature simplifies the process of calculating and adding fees to a permit. It works like an online shopping cart, allowing staff to easily select the applicable fees and generate invoices for customers. This streamlines payment processing and reduces errors.

This design principle aims to improve usability and efficiency. Having all essential information on a single screen eliminates the need to navigate through multiple pages or tabs, making it faster and easier to review and manage permit details.

This feature allows staff to quickly create reports on various aspects of permitting activity. This could include reports on permit volume, types of permits issued, inspection results, revenue generated, etc. Quick report generation facilitates data analysis and informed decision-making.

Offering customer support through Slack provides a more immediate and interactive way for users to get help. Instead of waiting for email responses or phone calls, users can communicate directly with the CityTech team through a shared Slack channel.

This feature automates the process of obtaining necessary approvals for a permit. The system can automatically route the permit to the appropriate reviewers and notify them of pending approvals. This speeds up the approval process and reduces manual effort.

Integrating with a Geographic Information System (GIS) allows permit data to be linked to geographic locations. This enables visualization of permit activity on a map, which can be useful for planning, analysis, and decision-making.

In addition to standard reports, the Advanced version allows users to create three custom reports tailored to their specific needs. This provides greater flexibility in data analysis and reporting.

This feature likely manages the process of coordinating with utility companies for necessary releases or approvals related to permits. This could involve automatically notifying utilities and tracking their responses.

This module provides inspectors with mobile access to permit information and inspection tools on their iPads. This allows them to conduct inspections in the field, record findings, and update the system in real-time.

This feature helps manage the assignment of plan checks to reviewers. It provides a calendar view of assignments and deadlines, making it easier to track progress and ensure timely reviews.

This web portal allows customers to access and manage their permits online. They can submit applications, track their status, pay fees, schedule inspections, and access permit documents.

Integrating with DocuSign allows for digital signatures on permits, eliminating the need for physical signatures and speeding up the approval process.

This integration allows for seamless electronic plan review using Bluebeam Revu, a popular PDF markup tool. Plan files can be easily transferred between CityTech and Bluebeam for review and markup.

This feature allows customers to pay for permits online using credit cards, providing a convenient and secure payment option.

Customers can use the online portal to request inspections, eliminating the need to call or email the municipality.

This feature likely allows customers to retrieve information about required corrections identified during inspections. This helps them understand what needs to be fixed to get the permit approved.

The system automatically notifies relevant parties when plan checks are completed, speeding up the review process and improving communication.