By Public Ready · Existing educational reference
Permit coordination and permit approval are related but distinct parts of the permitting process.
Permit Coord. vs Permit Approval (What’s the Difference?)
Permit Coordination Explained
Permit coordination refers to the process of preparing, organizing, and submitting required documentation so it can be reviewed by the appropriate agency. This may include:
Traffic control plans
Supporting exhibits
Application materials
Revisions based on agency comments
Coordination helps ensure submittals are complete and aligned with stated requirements.
How Permit Coordination Fits Into the Review Process
Permit coordination supports the administrative and documentation steps required for agency review. It involves preparing, organizing, submitting, and updating materials so they can be evaluated by the authority having jurisdiction.
Coordinated submittals help reduce delays caused by missing or inconsistent information, but they do not determine review outcomes. Agencies retain full discretion to approve, condition, or deny permits based on their standards and findings.
Public Ready provides upstream coordination and documentation support. Final permit decisions, approvals, and enforcement actions are issued by the reviewing authority. Requirements and timelines vary by jurisdiction.
What Permit Approval Means
Permit approval is the formal authorization issued by a public agency. Approval decisions are made solely by the authority having jurisdiction and may include conditions, limitations, or revisions.
Key DifferencesPermit coordination:
Supports the review process
Addresses documentation requirements
Communicates revisions and responses
Permit approval:
Is issued by the agency
Cannot be guaranteed
May change based on review findings
Why the Distinction Matters
Understanding this distinction helps set realistic expectations and avoids confusion during the permitting process.
Important Note
Public Ready provides permit coordination and documentation support only. Permit approval timelines and outcomes are determined by the reviewing authority
Related Topics
Encroachment Permits
Detour Planning
Traffic Management Plans
Right-of-Way Coordination
Temporary No Parking service scope
Public Ready supplies and posts Temporary No Parking signs when required, including when the governing city or agency does not post them. Public Ready removes only the signs Public Ready posted. Posting follows applicable agency requirements and the agreed project scope.
Educational reference. Requirements depend on jurisdiction and actual project conditions. Confirm current requirements with the responsible agency.