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Idaho Falls planning staff report improved permit times and outline housing, parks and Snake River priorities
Summary
Community Development & Safety staff told the council they are meeting a two-week average review time (commercial ~10 days), tracking 24-hour inspections, and outlined priorities: streamline permitting, diversify housing near existing infrastructure, consider new park zoning and pursue a 75‑foot Snake River buffer MOU with Bonneville County.
Community Development & Safety staff presented their annual department focus to the Idaho Falls City Council on Dec. 8, reporting improved permitting performance and laying out priorities for housing diversity, parks standards and a Snake River buffer agreement with Bonneville County.
On permitting, staff said they use a pre-application process through City Works, assign project managers for plan reviews and aim for a two-week review turnaround. "Our average review time is 2 weeks," the presenter said, adding that commercial reviews average about 10 days and inspections are typically scheduled within 24 hours,…
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