PERMITS

[SSG]

Updating the lights for the Mickey meet.

Received BLD2017-04273 WALT DISNEY WORLD CO 1313 S HARBOR BLVD 6400 (Mickeys House and Meet Mickey) Disney - Mickey's Toontown, Meet Mickey - Electrical replace (20) show lighting fixtures in the garden Scene.

 

[SSG]

Weights before kids.

Received BLD2017-04279 WALT DISNEY WORLD CO 1600 S DISNEYLAND DR GRAND CALIFORNIAN Grand Califonian Hotel - Fitness Center - Change of Use: 1,680 s.ft convert child care center (B occupancy) to fitness center (A3 occupancy) new electrical, plumbing.

 

[SSG]

More from the Edge of the Galaxy:

Received BLD2017-04319 WALT DISNEY WORLD CO 1313 S HARBOR BLVD Disney - SW - DL Frontierland Expansion - BLD 10040/Attraction #1 - Tenant Improvement: Exterior architectural ornamentation prefabricated various material including steel, aluminum scenic elements includes truss end cap, truss, antenna array 1, tower 1A, tower 1b, antenna array 2, all anchored to existing pad. REF:BLD2016-03519

The referenced permit says:

Issued BLD2016-03519 WALT DISNEY WORLD CO 1313 S HARBOR BLVD Disneyland - SW - DL Frontierland Expansion - BLD 10040/ Attraction #1 - New Commercial Construction: 165,565 sq.ft two story Amusement Building with (4) pits in basement level and (4) equipment building's roof level.

 

[SSG]

New sign. That should bring people running.

Received SGN2017-00162 ELIANA MEIRON 1570 S DISNEYLAND DR Replace Attached to Structure Sign: (2) illuminated channel letter L.E.D. wall signs, (2) illuminated L.E.D. blade signs, (1) illuminated logo sign, (1) illuminated steel ribbon at ribbon assembly using all existing electrical equipment for "SEPHORA."

 

[SSG]

BLD2017-04395 Disney - Tomorrowland - Starcade/ Flex Space - Tenant Improvement: Interior Demo (1) existing door and infill, (1) remove door to enlarge 8' hig double door, demo partition wall, add electrical panel dedicated space, installation of track lighting. Facade renovation remove (3) doors and install (2) new aluminum door, (1) window.

 

[SSG]

BLD2017-04333 DTD - ESPN / BLDG CC - Temporary installation LED screen attached to truss and ballast. (installation 10-8-2017 and removed 10-9-2017)

 

[SSG]

BLD2017-04336 DCA - Golden Vine Winery - Holiday Food and Wine Festival 2017 - Temporary installation of (14) food kiosk, truss arches, (2) truss towers. (Install November 4th,2017 / Removal January 8th, 2018)

BLD2017-04338 DCA - Grizzly Peak - Redwood Creek Challenge Trail - Temporary Santa Stage and (2) ramps (Installation date 11/4/2017 , removal date 1/8/2018).

 

[SSG]

BLD2017-04337 Disneyland Hotel - Lilo Parking Lot - Super Heroes Half Marathon 2017 - Temporary Use Permit - (Start date 11-6-2017 and removed 11-12-2017)

 

[The Mur]

I wonder what Disney spends in a year on permits with the city?

 

[SSG]

I wonder what Disney spends in a year on permits with the city?

Well, the fee schedule varies pretty widely. An electrical inspection is around $300, but new construction of something like Splitsville is $13,000 (square footage based). And there are a lot of fees-building, electrical, water, sewer, demo, plan approval, etc.. So Disney spends a lot on this stuff.

 

[TP2000]

I wonder what Disney spends in a year on permits with the city?

Whatever that amount is, and it has to be huge, it's obviously not their "fair share"!

 

[MisterPenguin]

Whatever that amount is, and it has to be huge, it's obviously not their "fair share"!

Anaheim forces Disney to spend billions in capital improvements just for a slice of that sweet permit fee pie!!

 

[SSG]

The minimum fee for most simple work is $147.74. This is for something as simple as moving an electrical outlet or a routine plumbing job. And Disney has a lot of permits like this that I don't post here because it isn't very interesting. There are multiple add-on fees in each building category. There are inspection fees, plan review fees, zoning fees, zoning variance fees, temporary event fees and environmental impact fees. And the list goes on for pages. Also, a business like Disney, with its unique offerings, often needs to do something that isn't really covered by the City's fee schedule. Then, the fee is discretionary with the relevant department.

It's an enormous outlay.

 

[Curious Constance]

Whatever that amount is, and it has to be huge, it's obviously not their "fair share"!

Ever notice how once an individual or business gains a certain level of success, people start disliking them, calling them evil, and expecting them to solve all of the problems of the world?

 

[Darkbeer1]

I just had a major remodel of my kitchen (I live in West Anaheim), as in down to the studs. So needed city permits for new plumbing, new electrical and a new gas line, plus the new walls. My permit was around $300. My contractor stated thet they were doing another similar project in another OC city, and the permit was over $1,200.

But the volume of permits field by Disney helps cover the overhead and keeps costs low to all.

 

[SSG]

Received BLD2017-04529 WALT DISNEY WORLD CO 1560 S DISNEYLAND DR DTD - Building J - Tenant Improvement: 30,107 s.ft existing mechandise location part of (E) grand california Hotel, installation of new light blx and replacing existing light box, remove existing merchandise bays with new wood sheathing or gypsum board in various areas, new electrical and HVAC.

 

[SSG]

Anaheim PD upgrades:

Issued BLD2017-04572 MORROW MEADOWS CORPORATION 1520 S DISNEYLAND DR BLDG B Electrical to support - Anaheim Police Department Trailer - Temporary installation of pre-fabricated state approved trailer in Downtown Disney. REF: BLD2017-01835

 

[Darkbeer1]

Anaheim PD upgrades:

Issued BLD2017-04572 MORROW MEADOWS CORPORATION 1520 S DISNEYLAND DR BLDG B Electrical to support - Anaheim Police Department Trailer - Temporary installation of pre-fabricated state approved trailer in Downtown Disney. REF: BLD2017-01835

Good, just in time for the Holiday Season, so they can process all the shoplifters, even if it will be cite and release, unless they have outstanding warrants.

And thanks to SSG for keeping this thread up to date!

 

[SSG]

Received SGN2017-00168 MARK HOLLINGWORTH 777 W KATELLA AVE 432 (Redwood Creek Challenge) DCA - Turnstile Main Entry Sign - Seasonal Event Festival of The Holidays - Temporary sign permit attached to existing entry arch structure (Installation date November 4th, Removal date January 8, 2017).

 

[TP2000]

Ever notice how once an individual or business gains a certain level of success, people start disliking them, calling them evil, and expecting them to solve all of the problems of the world?

Yes, it's fascinating. It never used to be that way, 30 or 40 years ago people were just thankful to have a successful company in their community paying taxes and employing thousands and pumping tens of millions into the local economy. Not anymore. It was a socio-cultural change that really took hold in the 1990's, and has grown stronger since.

But it's why I love this Permit thread that @SSG has been so kind and so diligent in maintaining for us! It gives a nice sneak peek into future things big and small, and reminds us of how much work it takes to keep Disneyland going. And think of all the permit fees!

If Disneyland had been built in Pomona instead of Anaheim, the land Disneyland now sits on would be aging 1950's tract homes for working class families that would be lucky to see a modest kitchen remodel or a rumpus room added over the garage, and would generate a tiny, tiny fraction of the taxes and permit fees that Disneyland now does for Anaheim. The current Anaheim Resort District would instead look like Stanton and would generate less than 5% of the local tax base instead of the 43% that this compact Resort District currently does. Huge difference had Walt not built his little park in Anaheim 63 years ago!