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Oconomowoc council approves building inspection fee increases, adds $75 deck review charge
Summary
The council approved Resolution 25‑R3313 to adjust building inspection and permit fees. Staff defended changes as bringing the city closer to regional comparables and to cover review time; one alderman voted against the measure at final council action.
The Oconomowoc Common Council approved Resolution 25‑R3313 on Oct. 7, changing the city’s building inspection fee schedule to reflect recent cost and staffing updates.
Why it matters: Building permit and inspection fees help cover the cost of plan review and on‑site inspections. Adjusting fees affects homeowners, contractors and commercial builders and may influence project cost estimates.
At committee the staff presentation outlined the proposed changes, which include increases to the new residential permit fee, higher…
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