Yes. As soon as prospective development sites are identified, owners/developers are encouraged to contact local permitting authorities (the city/town/county planning department for your project location). It is critically important to coordinate with local planning authorities to ensure the identification of applicable permitting requirements, potential environmental reviews, and other considerations that may impact project development schedules, costs, and resource commitments. While MCE’s Board includes local elected representatives, MCE’s operating and decision-making authority do not cover such matters.Please note: FIT Plus applications can be approved (creating eligibility for contract execution by MCE) only after the project receives a conditional use permit, Notice of Determination, or a demonstrated clear path from the local planning agency. To avoid development setbacks,  prospective FIT Plus participants are strongly encouraged to contact local planning authorities/agencies at their earliest opportunity.