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Permitting data for Altadena runs through Dec. 31, while sales data for all the communities are as of the end of August, the most recent available from the county.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 6, 2026

Keanu Lau Hee, the county’s deputy managing director, told a community meeting in Lahaina that a County Expedited Permitting Center will open in April.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 8, 2024

The rule, known as the Bipartisan Permitting Reform Implementation Rule, would streamline the permitting process for a bevy of projects from electric vehicle charging infrastructure to offshore wind to wildfire management.

From Washington Times • Aug. 11, 2023

“Unfortunately, we tried to build an ADU at the worst possible time because of COVID. There was a lumber shortage. Permitting took a year. Everything was back ordered.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 29, 2023

Permitting the gun to go out with much force also displaces the shell, whether a grommet-wad be used or not.

From Ordnance Instructions for the United States Navy. 1866. Fourth edition. by United States. Navy Dept. Bureau of Ordnance