City staff report progress on fire rebuilds; remind homeowners of permit deadline

City staff updated the Planning Commission on fire‑rebuild activity and permit progress. Staff reported that 465 homes were destroyed in the recent fires and provided a breakdown of rebuild applications, plan‑check stages, permits issued and certificates of occupancy. Staff said several hundred single‑family rebuild applications have been submitted and that projects are at different stages of planning review, plan check and permit issuance.

The presentation noted the city's rebuild support functions, zone‑captain meetings and a one‑stop rebuild center to help residents navigate approvals. "The deadline for the permits, 11/08/2026, is the deadline to obtain a building permit for the approval planning verification," staff said.

Why it matters: The rebuild update gives residents and the commission a snapshot of progress and key deadlines so homeowners can prioritize paperwork and inspections. Staff said meetings will resume in January and the department expects to continue regular rebuild tracking.

What was not specified: Staff presented counts and percentages of applications at various stages; portions of the transcript are garbled on exact percentage figures. Staff provided to the record the raw application and permit counts and offered to provide detailed breakdowns to commissioners on request.

Next steps: Staff will continue zone‑captain meetings and post regular progress updates; commissioners and staff encouraged homeowners to use the rebuild center and meet permit deadlines to maintain eligibility for verification and occupancy processes.