01 / UNDERSTAND THE MARKET
The location informs
the scope.
Redlands’ One Stop Permit Center brings planning, building and engineering coordination into a single project entry point. Commercial requests should identify the existing building and known designations at the outset.
Decisions to resolve before pricing
For a rehabilitation or tenant improvement, list retained features, intended use and required coordination between owner and tenant. Document unresolved scope questions before asking contractors to commit to a fixed package.
Separate the work packages.
Identify demolition and preparation, building systems, finishes and any recovery work separately. Ask each proposal to state assumptions, exclusions, the information still needed and the person authorized to approve changes.
Local reference material
Optional community and planning background. These resources do not confirm a permit requirement or provider coverage for your site.
Reviewed October 12, 2026. Market guides are planning resources, not local offices or project-history claims.