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Staff recommends new permit categories and fees to improve tracking, enforcement and transparency
Summary
An intern-led analysis recommended separating common permit types (pools, fences, decks), adding application and inspection fees, mid-range fee schedule, contractor registration, and application guides; staff will draft an amendment to the building and zoning fee schedule for commission input and later council review.
City staff outlined a permit‑fee analysis and recommended changes intended to create clearer permit categories, generate modest revenue, and strengthen compliance.
Alexia Gerber, who led the analysis, said the city currently issues a catch‑all “residential zoning certificate” that covers decks, fences, accessory structures and other work. She recommended separate permits for frequently issued items (pools, fences, decks), a flat application fee, a mid‑range fee…
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