City to soon accept builders' blueprints electronically

The use of ePlans will make it easier to submit documents needed for a permit

By Sarah Zoellick / szoellick@staradvertiser.com

POSTED: 01:30 a.m. HST, Jul 18, 2012

~~<p>In an effort to save the city government and Oahu residents time and money, Honolulu will soon accept and store construction plans electronically, Mayor Peter Carlisle announced Tuesday.</p>
<p>"Architects, engineers, planners and the public will no longer have to drive to the city permit counter during business hours with rolls and rolls of construction drawings in tow," Carlisle said at a news conference. "At their convenience, they can connect to the department of permitting and planning website and upload their plans."</p>
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In an effort to save the city government and Oahu residents time and money, Honolulu will soon accept and store construction plans electronically, Mayor Peter Carlisle announced Tuesday.

"Architects, engineers, planners and the public will no longer have to drive to the city permit counter during business hours with rolls and rolls of construction drawings in tow," Carlisle said at a news conference. "At their convenience, they can connect to the department of permitting and planning website and upload their plans." Login for more...