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Building department pilots 'walk-through' permit program and implements ad hoc recommendations; committee asked for an LTC update

2167910 · January 30, 2025
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Building department leaders told the committee they are piloting an easier, customer-focused permitting approach that restores walk-through reviews for common renovation classes and implements many ad hoc committee recommendations; commissioners requested an LTC summarizing implemented changes and outreach plans.

City building officials described a multi-pronged overhaul of the building permit review process that they said has already implemented many of the ad‑hoc committee’s recommendations and will pilot a walk‑through program for common renovation work classes.

Interim assistant city manager Ray Hernandez and Building Department Director Vince Hayhaas described a months-long effort involving more than 200 staff and…

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