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Tool · Investigation
Investigate a proposed project.
Six steps from rumour to record. Private to this device. When you finish, print a one-page summary for your binder.
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Progress
0 of 6 steps
Identify
Document the site today
Photos themselves live in your Evidence record.
Search public records
Contact planning staff
Verify against the record
Decide
All of the above stays on this device. Read the framework in The Research a Project Handbook.
Project investigation
Approval type pending
1 — Identify
| Parcel / address | |
|---|---|
| Applicant | |
| Application # | |
| Type of approval | |
| Hearing date |
2 — Documented
Not yet documented.
3 — Searched
- — none yet
4 — Contacted
No contact yet.
5 — Verified
| Ordinance cited | |
|---|---|
| Staff recommendation |
6 — Decision
| Position | — |
|---|---|
| Key fact | |
| Key concern | |
| Acceptable condition | |
| Deadline to act |
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