2024 Proceedings

With rising housing costs, Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) have become increasingly popular. The City of Anaheim welcomes ADUs and created the ADU Express program, with a collection of pre-approved detached ADUs, to simplify and streamline the permitting process from months to days. The Anaheim GIS team built the ADU Express Eligibility Tool, integrating ArcGIS Instant Apps with Arcade, to allow prospective builders to check their property's eligibility. Planners can then create permit-ready site plans with the ADU Express Site Plan Builder Application, custom built with using ArcGIS Pro SDK.

Butler County Kansas was in need of a digital solution for tracking permits throughout the county. After many demonstrations with 3rd party vendors, the decision was made to create a new custom solution using ESRI tools that were already owned by the county. Using Survey123, Butler County collects contractor license renewals and building permit applications from the public. Once the applications are received, Workflow Manager, Field Maps, QuickCapture, and Experience Builder are used to review applications, assign addresses, and conduct inspections.