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County committee approves updated code‑enforcement fee schedule and agrees to pursue solar permitting fee resolution

Washington County Department of Public Works Committee · December 3, 2025
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Summary

After reviewing comparable jurisdictions and inspection workloads, the committee approved a revised code enforcement fee schedule that raises several permit fees and signaled intent to adopt a resolution establishing a $3,000 per‑megawatt off‑site solar fee, while asking staff for permit-specific time and cost data.

Unidentified Speaker 1 presented a proposed update to the county building and code‑enforcement fee schedule, citing comparisons with neighboring counties and inflation adjustments for fees last set in 2014. The proposal included a $0.20 per square foot model for many residential permits with minimums and a flat…

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