Council rejects proposed changes to building-permit definitions and fees
Jan 13, 2026
Jan 13, 2026
Ordinance 398, which would have amended building permit requirements and fees, failed on a 3-4 vote after debate about whether the definition of "structure" would unintentionally classify garden fences as structures.
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Council considered Ordinance 398 to amend building permit requirements and fees. Chris Madrid moved to approve and Cindy Cash seconded. Joe Trujillo raised concern that the ordinance's use of the term "structure" could classify a garden fence as a structure and subject it to fees or permit requirements.
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