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Poulsbo building department reports steady permit volume, digital plan-review goals and staffing changes
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Deputy building official Alan Chappell and staff reported permit and inspection volumes, staffing updates and plans to expand digital plan-review and paperless intake tools; staff said they issued more permits in 2025 than in 2024 to date and are focusing on service speed and cross-training.
Deputy Building Official Alan Chappell and his team briefed the council on Sept. 3 about building-department activity and plans to expand digital services.
Chappell introduced staff members Faye Peaslee (permit specialist) and James Sorensen (building inspector) and highlighted that the department issued 466 permits in 2024 and projects issuing about 502 permits for 2025,…
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