1.  Schedules an "Initial Site Visit" of the address to be permitted.
2.  Verifies that the address actually exists.  Sometimes people not familiar with the 
     area use the name Boston to cover a wide area incorrectly.  Also consideration
     must be given to the oddity of using the same street name in multiple instances for
     different areas that are not connected!  For example Washington Street,
     Washington Street North, Washington Mall, Washington Place, and Washington
     Terrace.  These roads are all located in different areas, but are all located within the
     City of Boston.
3.  Determines whether the address is on a "public" or "private" way (the city normally
     has no jurisdiction for parking on a "private" way).
4.  Notes the type of parking designated for the area to be permitted (resident, 
     handicap, commercial, no parking, permit, time limited, etc.).
5.  Determines the number of metered spaces that will be needed and notes the meter
     numbers.
6.  Determines the most suitable place for the permit to be sited based on the activity to
     be conducted.  The address of the activity may be 123 X Street.  The Permit Guy 
     may visit the site and determine the best site to be permitted is Z Street at the
     corner of X Street.  The Permit Guy makes this determination based on: 
         a.  Type and size of vehicle, container, crane, dumpster.
         b.  Distance from the permit site to the address.
         c.  Can pedestrian safety and through traffic be maintained?
         d.  Will the activity obstruct the sidewalk area.
         e.  Will a police detail be required?
         f.   Is access and egress provided to abutters at all times?
         g.  Will there be room to rear ramp?
         h.  Can emergency vehicles transit the area safely?
7.  Determines the number of signs that will be needed (Boston, Brookline, &
      Somerville).
8.  Goes to the cognizant city hall and completes the items noted on the "Permit 
     Process (Without An Initial Site Visit)" page.