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IND requests part‑time zoning enforcement officer and reduces building-permit revenue forecast
Summary
The Richmond infrastructure and development (IND) director asked for a part‑time zoning‑enforcement officer to be more proactive in enforcing zoning citywide and reforecasted building-permit revenue down to a conservative $150,000 for 2026; street-cut permits were moved to the general fund.
Dustin Purvis, director of Infrastructure and Development (IND), told the Committee the department seeks to add a part‑time zoning-enforcement officer to respond more proactively to zoning violations across the city instead of relying solely on complaint-driven enforcement.
Dustin said IND performs well at front-end plan review but lacks capacity to monitor zoning compliance citywide; the part‑time position would improve response to persistent violations and complement existing staff. IND worked with HR on a job description and salary study and requested the position in the 1,000s personal-services budget.
Dustin also recommended a conservative revenue projection for 2026: $150,000 in building-permit revenue (reduced from prior higher projections) and roughly $50,000 for street-cut permits now allocated to the general fund. He said the office uses digital workflows but continues to print materials for boards and commissions and requested a modest copier budget increase.
Ending: Council took the presentation under advisement; Dustin offered to answer follow-up questions and provide further detail on staffing and permit‑revenue projections.
