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Committee backs temporary removal of painting permit requirement to encourage property maintenance
Summary
The committee agreed to forward a referral to the planning board and commission to suspend exterior-paint permit requirements for a limited period (sponsor suggested one year) to encourage owners to repaint properties and reduce visual blight.
The Land Use and Sustainability Committee on April 15 endorsed a proposal to suspend exterior painting permit requirements for residential, multifamily and commercial properties for a limited period to encourage property maintenance and address visible blight.
Planning Director Tom Mooney reviewed the current process (LDR section 7.1.7): pre-approved colors can be approved administratively with no fee and no inspection; non-preapproved colors…
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