The general construction industry is used to the differences between jurisdictions but when you look at the issue in a different context you wonder why does there need to be the variation. Read the article in the NY Times.
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/20/business/energy-environment/20permit.html?hpw
Note the complaints are not about the need for enforcement but are primarily related to service issues. If Jurisdiction A can issue a permit in a couple of days why does jurisdiction B need 4 weeks?
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/20/business/energy-environment/20permit.html?hpw
Note the complaints are not about the need for enforcement but are primarily related to service issues. If Jurisdiction A can issue a permit in a couple of days why does jurisdiction B need 4 weeks?