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Jerry McCarthy, a developer with extensive experience in the urban landscape, stated that even when attempts are made to facilitate rebuilding, many builders find the permitting process to be a ‘nonstarter’. Particularly in affluent areas such as Pacific Palisades, where homes have suffered extensive damage from wildfires, the local restrictions can lead to a protracted rebuilding timeline—up to 18 months to clear debris and original site plans.