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Council hears residents’ concerns about permit survey age; staff to analyze rule and report back
Summary
Council members and building officials discussed the town’s 3‑year survey requirement for permits; staff reported surrounding jurisdictions commonly use 1‑ to 2‑year standards and agreed to return with options.
Council members, staff and several residents debated whether the town’s three‑year maximum survey age for permitting remains appropriate, with staff saying neighboring jurisdictions are stricter and building officials advising caution in extending the limit.
Town staff told the council that building officials and engineers they consulted generally prefer a three‑year survey limit and that Palm Beach County and most neighboring municipalities typically require surveys one year old or newer. "We surveyed the 6 cities around us. They're at 1 or 2 years. They do not do…
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