Committee weighs 90-day payment rule and $30 inspector compensation for unpaid permits
Staff proposed making reviewed-but-unpaid permit applications void after 90 days and compensating inspectors $30 per unpaid-but-reviewed permit; committee discussed contractor scheduling, invoicing, and limitations of the payment system and asked staff to consider timing and communications before returning with ordinance language.
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Staff recommended adding language to the building code stating that permit applications reviewed by the building inspector and prepared for issuance would become void or be deemed denied if payment is not received within 90 days. "If payment is not received after 90 days, then the application basically becomes void or is technically deemed denied," Administrator Wendy said, explaining the change is intended to prevent lingering, unpaid permits and to ensure inspector time is recognized.
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