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Building department: permits steady but electronic permitting and fee review recommended
Summary
The county building official reported 553 permits and 1,690 inspections in 2024, said permit fees have historically covered costs though revenue looks low this year, and recommended electronic permitting, digital archiving and a review of core permit fees compared with peer localities.
The building department presented 2024 permit and inspection figures and recommended investment in electronic permitting and a fee review to ensure the department remains self‑funded.
"Over the last year, we issued 553 permits. 67 new dwellings, 15 new commercial buildings ... The total number of inspections was 1,690," the building…
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