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Council tables proposal to add commercial/industrial building permit fee after lengthy discussion

3141189 · April 28, 2025
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Councilmembers debated a proposed $250 commercial/industrial building permit fee tied to ECIA review costs, then voted unanimously to table the resolution while staff gathers more fee and contract information.

The Cascade City Council on Monday tabled consideration of an update to building inspection and permit fees after extended discussion about fees charged by Eastern Iowa Construction Inspection Authority (ECIA) and whether the city duplicates work done by outside reviewers.

Staff and council members discussed plans-review charges ECIA bills to the…

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