Permit Application Management Process

Start of the Workflow/Process.

Fetch existing information from the 'Applicant' data model to prepopulate the permit application.

Create a new entry in the 'Permit Applications' data model with initial status 'Draft'.

Change the status of the Permit Application entry to 'Under Review' once submitted.

Get zoning and land-use regulations from the 'Regulatory Standards' data model.

Create a task for the Zoning Officer to inspect the application against local regulations.

Calculate the total fee based on the permit type and land area variables.

Update the 'Permit Application' entry with the calculated fee amount.

Create a task for the Engineering Department to review structural blueprints.

Check if all required attachments (ID, Blueprints, Site Map) exist in the related 'Attachments' model.

Sum all secondary inspection fees associated with this specific permit type.

Send a confirmation email to the applicant once the application is successfully received.

Create a task for the Field Inspector to visit the physical location.

Update the application entry with the inspector's findings and pass/fail status.

Create a new entry in the 'Issued Permits' data model if the application is approved.

Send a brief SMS alert to the applicant regarding the approval or rejection of their permit.

Generate a performance report showing the time taken from submission to issuance for all permits this month.

Delete incomplete or duplicate draft entries from the system to maintain data hygiene.

End of the Workflow/Process.