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Isanti staff proposes higher building-permit fees; maintenance permits would rise from $80 to $125 under model schedule
Summary
A consultant presented a model fee schedule to finance building-permit administration and staff costs; the draft raises some flat maintenance-permit fees (roofing/siding/window) from $80 to $125. Council members expressed concern that higher fees could discourage permit pulls; discussion was paused as the council recessed to convene the full council.
A consultant who has worked with multiple jurisdictions presented a model building-fee schedule and explained that permit fees fund the administration of building-code enforcement, staff licensing and training, vehicles and insurance. The presenter said the schedule aligns with a Minnesota statute referenced during…
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