On-Demand Permitting Assistance | Ten Seventy Architecture

Fast-Track Your Permits With an Industry Expert

Streamlined on-demand permitting solutions for homeowners, designers, contractors, and professionals. With 15 years of experience and my background as a former San Diego building department employee, I make the permitting process simple and stress-free.

Permit application guidance

Required documents checklist

Expediting approvals

Permit corrections and resubmissions

Avoiding permit delays

Zoning and setback clarifications

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“Ten Seventy Architecture was the architect for my wife and I's home in Mission Hills, CA. Sean went out of his way to provide a clear process from start to completion. Sean listened to our ideas and had even better ones for us to review and approve. I highly recommend this company for residential architecture.”

Curtis P.

“Sean and Margaret have one of the best teams in town. They gave wonderful ideas and took the time to listen to my ideas. All of the plan designs were done according to schedule and they always responded to my calls or emails. If you want a professional who is on time and truly cares about your project, look no further and hire them!”

Valerie O.

"Ten Seventy Architecture is the studio you want if you are looking for a San Diego architect. I was referred to them via a mutual business connection, and couldn't be happier with his work...The final product was phenomenal. I could not be happier.Their work was not only exactly what I was looking for, but they did it in a timely fashion."

Alexandra G.

"An element we loved about Sean was his ability to see creatively from the very beginning. And I can tell you that when we walked out of the meeting with Sean, we both looked at each other and said: “That’s the guy we want” And we’ve had no regrets ever since."

Tom R.

"Ten Seventy Architecture is very easy to work with. They ask the right questions and take your needs into account when designing and are able to produce layouts that are functional. Their team is knowledgeable, creative and spot on. I always look forward to working on projects with them, it’s a collaborative effort from start to finish. Keep designing smart."

Brenda W.

"I worked with Sean in the renovation of my East Village house that is 100 years old. He is very easy to get along with, very knowledgeable and professional. He is skilled in creating small but creative and functional spaces and he is practical in solutions. We have another project now and we would like to work with him again."

Sonya O.

"Sean Canning is an amazing architect. As a landscape designer I have been on 2 projects transformed by his extraordinary design expertise. You should call 1070 Architecture if you desire a vision for your home beyond anything you could have anticipated."

Brookside Lanscape Design

"Working with the Ten Seventy Architecture team has been excellent. They have worked on various projects with us from our San Diego Penthouse to our Warehouse space. They are very professional and just as importantly, very creative."

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FAQs

Permitting can be a challenging process, but I’m here to make it as smooth as possible for you. Here are some of the most common questions and answers I receive about my fractional permitting services.

How early should I engage your permit services?

In most cases it would be best to contact us a week or so before you are ready to make your permit submittal. However, in some scenarios you may need help during the permitting process. Either works for us!

How Long Does the Permitting Process Usually Take?

Most ministerial projects (projects that do not require discretionary permits) take about 15-25 hours to push through the cumbersome process. In real time, a simple permit may take 6-8 months.

Can you just do all the permitting work?

Yes, we can. If you would like a more hands-off experience, we can manage the entire permitting process for you. For this level of service, please email our Principal Architect directly: sean@1070architecture.com

What are you doing as part of the permit facilitation services?

A completeness pre-check to ensure you have the minimum requirements for your permit submittal, upload of documents to the City of San Diego’s proprietary Accela software, tracking the due dates for each department, sending out emails when reviews are late with their work, collection / organization of issued comments in to a Word formatted document, advising as needed, and reviewing permit invoices for accuracy.

Can you help with a discretionary permit like a Coastal Development Permit?

Yes we can. For a discretionary permit we would bill hourly. For this level of service, please email our Principal Architect directly: sean@1070architecture.com

What if my project requires design changes?

Our permit facilitation services do not include architectural services. We will relay the plan check comments to you + you can share them with your design team so they can make the appropriate revisions.

Can you guarantee I will receive a permit for my project?

No one can guarantee a permit.

Do you work outside of the City of San Diego?

As of now, our permit facilitation service is only available for City of San Diego projects. This is where we can offer the best advice.