We handle a wide range of approvals and municipal submittals, including but not limited to:

Express Permit Process
Self-Certification Assistance
Standard Plan Review
Developer Services
Stormwater Management
Office of Underground Coordination (OUC)
Alternate Code Approval Requests (ACAR)
Zoning Administrative Adjustments
Public Way Use Permits
Driveway Permits
Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) Permits
Fuel Tank Permits
Maglock Permits
Sign Permits
Occupancy Capacity Signage Placards
And more!

Our services include:

Pre-Submittal Guidance
Document & Submittal Preparation
Meeting Scheduling & Status Reporting
Permit Tracking & Follow-Up
Comment/Correction Coordination
Ancillary Submittal Management
Permit Pick-Up & Fee Verification
Code Consulting

We stay up to date on all procedural and administrative changes in real time. With regulations constantly evolving, our team helps you stay ahead—avoiding delays and keeping your project moving forward.

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Services

JLA assists in every step of the permitting process with extensive knowledge of Chicago’s regulatory landscape. We offer permit expediting and construction consulting tailored to Architects, Contractors, Property Managers, Developers, and Construction Managers.

As former contractors and top Chicago permit expeditors, we know that successful builds start with smart permitting. Every permit impacts your timeline, and we treat that responsibility seriously.

Our Projects