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Council asks staff to scope review of permitting process after business complaints about delays
Thornton City Council · January 21, 2026
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Summary
Following constituent complaints about extended permitting timelines, council asked staff to scope a cross-departmental review (planning, economic development) of permitting processes, data collection and policy barriers; staff said Economic Development is already leading a cohort review and will return with a scope and recommendations.
Council raised concerns about business permitting delays and asked staff to scope a cross-departmental review to identify process improvements.
Councilmember Dustin said a local business has been unable to complete a permit after two months of…
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