Visitor question prompts commission to clarify site-plan bond rule

Jun 3, 2025

A visitor asked whether a 110% site-plan bond is required before issuing a building permit. The Ballard Planning Commission decided no bond is required for the private project cited, and directed staff to amend ordinance language and hold a public hearing next month.

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Jason Phelps, a visitor to the June 3 meeting, asked the Ballard Planning Commission to clarify an ordinance clause that calls for a bond equal to 110% of project cost before issuing a building permit.

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