Council offers first reading of amendment requiring homeowner affidavit when pulling permits
On first reading the council considered an amendment to codified ordinances (section 13.61) that would require homeowners who pull their own permits to sign an affidavit acknowledging responsibility for inspections and that they forgo certain contractor protections; council asked staff to refine the affidavit language and will continue discussion.
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The council offered Ordinance 61 for first reading on Sept. 10. The amendment would add an affidavit requirement to section 13.61 of the city code requiring homeowners who obtain permits for work on their own property to acknowledge responsibility for calling inspections and ensuring compliance with building codes.
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