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Town of Hanover asks Jefferson County to provide part-time building inspection, floodplain services

Jefferson County Board of Commissioners · November 8, 2025
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Summary

Town of Hanover representatives asked Jefferson County commissioners on Nov. 7 to consider an interlocal agreement allowing county planning staff to provide permitting, building inspection and floodplain administration for the town. The board asked staff to return with cost and compensation details; no formal action was taken.

Town of Hanover officials on Nov. 7 presented a proposal asking Jefferson County to provide building inspection, floodplain administration and zoning-permit services through county staff because the town has struggled to recruit a qualified full-time inspector.

Town representatives told the commissioners the town has a rising number of subdivisions and building permits but that the position is not full time, making recruitment difficult. The town said it has asked county planning staff—identified in the meeting as Josh Klein and Taylor—to provide permitting and inspection…

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