just have plenty of cash on hand to bribe the right people and you'll have no problems

I don't think Jersey City has expediters as such, what you can do is hire a lawyer experienced with dealing with the building and zoning department.

Normally they would represent you at hearings before the zoning/planning/historic preservation boards, but the good lawyers will be connected with all the right people in the building department also.

Look at the minutes of the zoning board and see which lawyers are representing people (and winning!):
http://www.jerseycitynj.gov/agenda.aspx?id=1264

Robin.

no, not yet. I am quite certain that we won't need to have any board approvals, but it is worth investigating. Thanks for the suggestion!

have you checked with the zoning officer to make sure you don't have to go to the zoning board?

I have worked with the buildings department in the past-- for residential renovation-- but never for something large scale and non-residential. I understand how difficult they can be, and just don't want to deal with them.

The JC Building Department is a den of iniquity. Good luck to you..

My company is looking for someone who knows their way around the Jersey City buildings department. We may be looking to construct a rather large temporary structure (party tent), and we'll need to navigate the permitting process very quickly.

Anybody have any tips or contacts who could advise?

Thanks in advance.