Neighborhood and Building Services reports permit surge, zoning update priorities

Jed Draeger described Neighborhood and Building Services' responsibilities and this year’s workload. He told council members that permit processing has largely shifted online — "That is over 1000 permits currently with the city with 2,500, inspections plus" — supporting local development projects including Ridgeview Estates, townhomes, and a three-story apartment building nearing completion. Draeger said the department will continue to support developers, streamline permit and application processes, and pursue a chapter-15 zoning ordinance update and comprehensive-plan refresh.