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Council gives first reading to Department of Development Services to consolidate permitting and inspections
Summary
Council approved first reading of an ordinance to create a Department of Development Services, consolidating permitting, building inspections and the engineering division to streamline development review and improve customer service; several council members requested committee review before second reading.
Charleston City Council on March 11 gave first reading to an ordinance creating a Department of Development Services that consolidates permitting-related functions now spread across departments, including building inspections and the engineering division.
City staff described the department as part of an ongoing organizational effort begun during the…
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