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City reports 1,822 permits issued, launches technicians and expands volunteer program to speed storm recovery
Summary
Community Development reported permit and substantial‑damage appeal numbers, added 10 technicians and enlisted 26 trained volunteers to assist residents with paperwork and inspections. Staff urged homeowners to use volunteers for intake and advised owners about appeal documentation.
Denise Sanderson, interim Community Development Director, told the commission on Feb. 11 that the permitting office has issued 1,822 permits and processed 2,258 substantial‑damage determinations since the storms. Sanderson said staff has added ten technicians and administrative support through mission requests to accelerate inspections, appeals and permit intake and has trained 26 volunteers to assist residents with paperwork and document drop‑off.
Sanderson described the office's preferred permitting approach: repairs that return structures to their pre‑damaged condition should be included in a single permit so a complete SISD (substantial or non‑substantial damage) review package can be evaluated. She noted…
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