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Development Services highlights faster permit reviews, 'Home of My Own' expansion and video inspections

Yavapai County Board of Supervisors and Planning & Zoning Commission (Joint Session)
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Yavapai County Development Services told the board the department has reduced first‑review permit turnaround to about three weeks, expanded the 'Home of My Own' standardized home plans, and is rolling out video inspections intended to cut travel time and speed approvals.

COTTONWOOD, Ariz. — Development Services staff on March 27 outlined recent performance improvements and programs designed to speed permitting, lower costs for homebuilders and improve customer service across Yavapai County.

Director Jeremy Dime and assistant director Mark Busan highlighted three main items: average first‑review permit times have improved to roughly three weeks for all permit types; the 'Home of My Own' program now offers six standard home plans and reduced permitting fees to support workforce housing; and a video…

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