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Building official flags staffing, inspection and revenue challenges as larger multifamily projects arrive
Summary
Building Official Patrick McLeod briefed the council on higher inspection demand from large multifamily and mixed‑use projects, the operational impacts of cottage‑cluster housing, a growing reliance on contract inspection services (about $427,000 in FY23‑24), and difficulty recruiting certified inspectors and plans examiners.
Patrick McLeod, building official for the City of Milwaukie, presented an operational update describing rising inspection and plan‑review demand as the city shifts from small residential work to larger multifamily and mixed‑use projects.
McLeod said his division has increased in staff over several years but continues to rely on intergovernmental agreements (IGAs) and contract inspectors to meet state shot‑clock requirements for inspections and plan reviews. He told the council the city spent roughly $427,000 on IGA and contract services in fiscal year 2023–24 and that the division has added internal capacity but still uses third parties for peak workload and specialized checks.
On code‑compliance timelines, McLeod described statutory inspection expectations and…
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