Engineering applications submitted to the city of Vancouver’s Development Review Division must be submitted using an electronic plan software starting March 1, the city announced Tuesday.
Starting on that date, applicants must use the city’s ePlans electronic plan review software. At the same time, the city will introduce improvements to ePlans suggested by staff and customers. The improvements will shorten review periods and help applicants better prepare for pre-application meetings, the city said in a news release.
Engineering applications join a growing list of development review applications and permits that the city now only accepts electronically.
Electronic submittals reduce the need for physical trips to Vancouver City Hall to drop off or pick up plans or make payments, and reduce the need to print hard copies. It also reduces plan review turnaround time because reviewers at the city are able to make comments and markups on the same document at the same time, instead of one at a time as they used to do. Customers can also check the status of their submittals or review at any time.
Customers can visit www.cityofvancouver.us/ePlans to learn more and get started.
