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Committee approves waiver of many building fees for fire‑damaged properties; CAO to report financing options in 30 days
Summary
The committee approved an ordinance to waive permit and related plan-check fees tied to rebuilding after the January fires, with staff estimating an initial fiscal impact of about $86 million and instructing the CAO to deliver a detailed financing analysis within 30 days.
The Ad Hoc Committee on Recovery voted to approve an ordinance drafted by the City Attorney that would waive connection fees, permit surcharges and a set of plan-check and permit-related charges for properties damaged by the January 2025 fires. The committee adopted the ordinance as presented and instructed the Chief Administrative Office (CAO) to report back within 30 days on financing and revenue impacts.
Nut graf: Committee members said the fee waivers aim to reduce barriers for homeowners trying to rebuild quickly, while asking city staff to provide a clear financing plan for the city’s estimated revenue loss.
City offices briefed the…
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