Just to be clear, the main course of action here is with the Planning Department and a development inspector. The secondary issues involve the building department and building inspectors. They are two completely different departments in the City completely separate from each other. For instance, you could obtain a development permit for something that you will not be able to obtain a building permit for.
The building inspector will only be concerned with fire protection ratings and construction type in relation to proximity to a property line. The development inspector will be the one concerned with the overall placement of the building.
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