The Omaha (Neb.) Planning Department this winter will roll out a new electronic permit review system where builders and homeowners will be able to submit plans online for electronic review and approval. The local building industry is funding improvements, including hardware, software and city staff training, through extra fees approved last year. The change could reduce wait time from two weeks to two days for some homebuilders.
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