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Council reviews proposed building and planning fee updates aimed at faster permitting
Summary
Staff proposed fee and process changes including reduced low-voltage permit fees, a new over-the-counter remodel permit, demolition permits, ADU permitting changes and reduced hours for SEPA/DNS review. Council asked about community engagement and inspection-driven education plans.
Mountlake Terrace staff presented proposed updates to the Community and Economic Development fee schedule aimed at streamlining permitting and better aligning fees with actual processing times.
Building-side changes would cut low-voltage electrical permit costs (data from new software showed less staff time required), add residential and commercial interior-demolition permits, and create an…
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