Where to begin your research
The city’s development application and permit resource explains that a development permit may be needed in addition to a building permit, depending on zoning and proposal details. Check which stage a story is actually describing.
What the record means
Keep a dated record of the address, application or permit number and stated status. Approval at one stage does not establish that construction has started or that a property is ready for occupancy.
Questions to ask about a local headline
Is this a development application or a building permit? What is its recorded status? What evidence supports any claimed construction or completion date?
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