Know your project's upfront fees (if any) and get an estimate for your project's permitting costs. Step 2 Fill Out the Application.Development Services provides the City Council and community with creative guidance and effective implementation of land use development. The form shall be updated to summarize the project scope and estimated construction cost for the project at each stage of project development. The contractor will then report the retail equivalent tax due under business code 315. The civil plan review process helps ensure compliance with various codes, ordinances and standards. Below are checklists and guidelines.