Surrey, B.C. \u2013 The City of Surrey has launched an innovative digital compliance tool designed to streamline the residential plan review process. eCheck provides rapid, automated reviews of building plans to help home designers identify potential zoning compliance issues before submitting a formal building permit application. This tool is now available for all residential home designers.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cThe launch of eCheck marks a major step in modernizing how we support home designers and applicants,\u201d said Ron Gill, general manager of planning & development. \u201cBy leveraging technology, we\u2019re improving efficiency, reducing delays, and making it easier for applicants to navigate the permitting process.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
How eCheck is expected to make home building faster:<\/p>\n
Reduces costly and time-consuming resubmissions\u00a0Improves accuracy and completeness of applications\u00a0Accelerates residential permit timelines\u00a0Supports collaboration between applicants and staff\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re thrilled to partner with the City of Surrey to support their development objectives using Archistar,\u201d said Joe Philbrook, vice president of customer at Archistar. \u201cBy automating newly defined houseplex design compliance reviews, we\u2019re helping the City accelerate housing delivery for Surrey residents.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
The City is rolling out eCheck in phases beginning with single family homes, coach houses, garden suites, duplexes and houseplexes for R3 zones, with expansion to additional zones in the coming months. This approach ensures designers and homeowners can quickly benefit from faster, more accurate permit reviews.\u00a0<\/p>\n