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Board hears proposal to repeal Fargo IPMC Section 405 for in‑home daycares; item tabled pending state and fire concurrence
Summary
Staff requested repeal of section 405 of the IPMC (home daycare occupancy) because state licensing and the fire department now cover overlapping requirements; the board heard staff explanation and public comment from a childcare advocate but tabled the item pending finalized language and agreement with state/fire officials.
STAFF PROPOSAL TO REPEAL HOME-DAYCARE CODE SECTION — City inspections staff explained a proposed repeal of section 405 of the International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) as it applies to in‑home daycare occupancy. Staff said the state licensing board and the fire department now perform the regulatory and inspection functions that made the local certificate-of-occupancy and corresponding code section redundant.
STAFF: COORDINATION WITH STATE AND FIRE DEPARTMENT NEEDED — Staff explained the city has…
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