What is FTP?

FTP stands for File Transfer Protocol. FTP is a protocol which allows a user on one computer to transfer files to and from another computer over a network or the Internet.

Why should I utilize this service?

1.                   Time: No time printing, binding, delivering or picking up submittals.

2.                   Money: No ink, paper, courier costs, or parking costs.

3.                   Accuracy: The system will have a log report which will reduce or possibly eliminate the occurrence of lost submittals.

4.                   Convenience: Do it all from your desk!

5.                   Communication: All internal/external stakeholders can be informed when you submit and when Development Services completes its review. This can be done simultaneously, helping to keep everyone on the “same page”.

6.                   Security: You will have a secure account. Your files will be securely uploaded and will only be accessible to you and the Development Services Review staff.

7.                   Options: This new service will enhance Development Services’ ability to perform development review and is the preferred choice. However, paper submittals will still be accepted. These alternatives will be available if any technical problems are encountered with the new service.

How does it work?

1.                   An account will be set up that will allow you to access our webpage where you can upload files and download redlines.

2.                   After your account is created, you can access the site and log-in (see instructions below).

3.                   You can submit studies, plans, and related engineering submittals electronically for review by Development Services. Acceptable file types to use when submitting plans and studies are:

a.       PDF files (preferred)

b.       DWF files

c.        DWG files with no binding and no external referencing (x-refing)

d.       Raster images (TIF, JPG, BMP, and GIF)

e.       Microsoft Word Documents (DOC)

f.         Microsoft Excel Documents (XLS)

4.                   These will be “logged in” and review by City staff with less paper shuffle.  When the review is complete, redlines and/or comments will be available for you to download in the same location as where you upload the original submittals. You will be notified via email when these are ready for download.

5.                   Only when your submittals are approved will you need to submit paper copies. It is hoped that, in the future, approved plans will also be accepted electronically.

·          Site Development Plans

·          Transportation Engineering Plan (TEP) Plans