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Planning director reports permitting software rollout, code enforcement warrants and zoning workload
Summary
Planning Director Michael Blackford updated the committee on a new permitting software, in‑house inspections, code enforcement warrant use for chronic violations, and zoning‑code implementation; no accessory‑dwelling‑unit (ADU) applications had been filed yet under the new code.
Michael Blackford, director of the Department of Planning, told the June 23 committee the department has completed a major permitting software transition and is working to refine inspection scheduling, zoning code language and customer guidance.
Blackford said the new software gives external applicants improved online status and resubmission tools but has changed the way permits and inspections are counted; staff are focusing on applicant education and scheduling…
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