state and local permitting agencies

State and local permitting agencies are government offices responsible for reviewing and approving plans for projects like building construction, renovations, or environmental changes. They ensure projects meet safety, health, environmental, and zoning regulations. State agencies oversee broad, statewide issues, such as environmental protection or transportation, while local agencies handle more specific concerns within a community, such as building permits, zoning, and land use. Their approval process helps maintain safe, sustainable, and well-ordered development, and obtaining permits is a necessary step before starting certain projects.