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Norwalk staff say permit revenue near projection; push to fund online permitting and scan historic land-use files
Summary
City staff reported permit revenue is on track to meet a $4 million projection, described plans to hire a deputy building inspector and to purchase an online permitting/licensing system, and outlined a multi-year capital plan to digitize historic land-use records estimated at about $800,000.
City staff told the Economic and Community Development Committee on Jan. 16 that Norwalk is close to meeting its projected $4,000,000 in permit revenue for the year and plans several near-term steps to modernize permitting and records access.
The committee heard that permit revenue is tracking at or above last year’s levels and that large construction projects — particularly school construction — are contributing to stronger revenues. Staff said the deputy building inspector position that had been held vacant during the hiring freeze is being actively recruited and will be filled in the coming fiscal year, using an operating budget line already in place.
Why it matters: Modern permitting and records access affect development…
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