Centerville debates code enforcement model and considers modern permitting software
Planning and community development staff asked the council for an 0.8 FTE‑equivalent code enforcement resource and proposed a cloud‑based permitting system to replace manual processes; council asked for peer comparisons and more information before deciding on proactive enforcement or a complaint-driven approach.
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Centerville’s planning staff told the council at the April 10 budget retreat that growth in permitting, business licensing and land‑use activity is stretching current staff and that two near‑term investments could improve service: (1) a part‑time code enforcement position to handle commercial and operating violations, business licensing compliance, signage and nuisance calls; and (2) cloud‑based permitting and business‑license software to replace paper‑based workflows.
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