Council says permitting system failed and changes it after accessory‑building dispute
Oct 28, 2025
Oct 28, 2025
Council members and the mayor said the town's permit review failed to catch a noncompliant plan; the mayor said the town has readjusted the process so more than one person will review plans before permits issue.
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Council members and the mayor said the error that allowed a noncompliant accessory building permit to reach construction showed weaknesses in the town’s review process. The mayor acknowledged an inspector and an external reviewer (Safe Built) had approved plans that the council now says should not have passed review.
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