Interdepartmental staff meetings provide clarity on issues related to building, zoning, or other related permits. These meetings may help to encourage interdepartmental communication and expose potential road blocks or administrative challenges in advance.
The Department of Development Services in the city of Hartford has a Hartford Development Review Team, a monthly interdepartmental and interagency collaborative consisting of representatives from the Planning Division, Economic Development Division, Licensing & Inspection Division, Health and Human Services, Department of Public Works, Fire Department, and more. Although these meetings are reserved for larger projects, they give opportunities for applicants to receive feedback and make revisions to their initial plans.