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Ferndale council adopts FY26 fee schedule with edits on chicken coops, ADUs and special-events placeholder
Summary
Council approved the city's FY26 fee schedule with changes including a modified chicken-coop inspection cadence and fee, clarified board-of-appeals fees for accessory dwelling units (ADUs), proposed adjustments to sign permits, and a placeholder line for special-event lot use to revisit later in the season.
Ferndale City Council adopted the fiscal year 2026 fee schedule with several edits after staff responses and council discussion. The changes clarify inspection frequency and fees for backyard chicken coops, add fee language for accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in the board-of-appeals fee section, and place a placeholder for special-event lot use fees to be revisited after the event season.
What the council approved: Council voted to keep the chicken-coop permit at $50 but to move to a two-year inspection cycle (staff will return with an ordinance amendment to align the code). The…
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