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Vacaville council directs staff to implement development review overhaul after consultant report
Summary
After a Baker Tilly review, council approved a prioritized action plan to improve Vacaville’s development review processes, including an immediate push for an over-the-counter plan-check program, e-permitting rollout and clearer application checklists; staff will return with regular updates.
Vacaville — The City Council on July 22 voted to implement a multi-phase action plan to streamline the city’s development review process after an independent review by consultant Baker Tilly.
Community Development Director Erin Morris presented the final report and a staff-synthesized action plan that consolidates Baker Tilly’s 12 observations and 23 recommendations into immediate (0–3 months), near-term (3–9 months) and long-term (12+ months) steps. The council directed staff to implement the plan and provide periodic updates.
Morris said Baker Tilly’s analysis found operations often run in departmental silos, staffing levels do not always meet demand, interpretation of codes…
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