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Cascade council tables proposed $250 commercial building-permit fee amid overlap concerns with outside reviewer
Summary
City staff proposed a $250 commercial/industrial building-permit fee to cover plan-review and inspection costs when ECIA performs reviews. Council members raised concerns the fee could duplicate ECIA charges and voted to table the resolution pending a review of ECIA billing and the city's agreement.
City staff presented a proposal on April 28, 2025, to add a $250 commercial/industrial 'actual building permit' fee intended to cover the city’s portion of review and inspection costs when the East Central Intergovernmental Association (ECIA) performs plan review and inspections. The council debated whether the charge would duplicate fees already billed by ECIA and deferred action pending further review.
Why it matters: The proposed fee is intended to ensure the city does not lose money when outside entities perform plan…
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