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Building official says department has reduced backlog; council presses for clearer fire- and site-plan coordination
Summary
Building official Andy briefed council on permit cleanups, record retention and efforts to coordinate site-plan reviews with fire inspections; council members raised concerns about costs when post-approval field inspections identify required changes.
The Lincoln Park Building Department reported progress reducing an internal backlog and described steps to improve coordination with fire and other inspectors, while council members pressed for clearer procedures to avoid costly post-approval changes for business owners.
Building official Andy said the department had reduced more than 400 open progress-check items and old permits in the system and that…
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