With a population in excess of 650,000, Oklahoma City has expanded due to an economic boom in recent years. As stated by Scott Wise, Chief Plans Examiner at Oklahoma City: “We are listed as the fourth largest city in land mass in the contiguous USA, at around 621 square miles. This is a compilation of everything from agricultural farmland, suburban neighbourhoods, shopping malls, inner-city sports, businesses and entertainment.” Scott continued, “Our staff of 19, supported by 45 inspectors, service permits that range from skyscrapers to agricultural barns.” Oklahoma City was keen to improve permitting processes and transition away from reviewing blueprints, which required applicants to submit three sets of hard copy plans. “Having worked with Accela since 2007, we wanted to implement an

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