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Building department seeks new digital-permitting system; staff note permit revenue spike from Hurricane Ian
Summary
The building fund manager told council the department needs a digital permitting system estimated at $400,000–$450,000 and that permit revenues rose sharply after Hurricane Ian; staff said fee changes are constrained until October 2026 by state law.
Punta Gorda—s building department described plans June 12 to acquire a new online permitting and digital-review system that staff said is necessary to meet Florida statutory requirements for digital submissions and to improve efficiency, customer service and permit review timelines.
Building staff estimated the product under consideration costs…
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