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Committee backs time-limits on construction permits to curb long-term unfinished projects
Summary
The Planning & Zoning Committee approved forwarding an ordinance proposal setting completion timelimits for building permits (12 months for single-family/duplex, 24 months for multifamily/commercial/industrial, 6 months for minor work) and allowing written extension(s) from the zoning official; action will go to full council.
The committee approved moving forward with a proposal to set time limits on construction permit completion and to permit limited written extensions.
Staff presented a model used in many cities: single-family and duplex construction must be completed within 12 months of permit issuance; multifamily, commercial and industrial projects would have a 24-month completion target; minor…
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