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Council approves resolution to reform permitting and development process; city rolls out SmartGov and digital plan review

5679847 · June 30, 2025
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Council approved a resolution directing the city manager to continue streamlining permitting and development review. Staff described recent and planned reforms including SmartGov online permitting, Bluebeam digital plan review, a newly filled building-official position and ordinance amendments to reduce barriers and improve construction quality.

The Eagle Pass City Council on June 24 approved a resolution directing the city manager to reform and streamline the city's permitting and development procedures. Staff reported on progress and next steps including new software deployments, staffing and recent ordinance updates.

Community Development Director Placido Madar and other staff outlined a series of administrative and…

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