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Committee to recruit associate planner, consider contracting senior-level work and new fee structure
Summary
The Community Development Committee reviewed a vacant senior planner position and department workload, directing staff to begin recruitment for an associate-level planner in mid-December while weighing consultants and a comprehensive fee study to fund increased in‑house capacity.
The Community Development Committee on the evening of the meeting reviewed staffing needs for the Community Development Department and moved to begin recruitment for a planner while exploring contracting and fee changes to cover senior-level work.
Director Davis told the committee the department currently has a vacant senior planner post but has been operating with an associate planner in that slot because "we did 45 total permits last year, and so far we're at 41 this year," and many 2025 permits are smaller mechanical or over-the-counter reviews. Davis added, "Currently, I don't think there's enough work to justify a…
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