Council debates code enforcement after contractor reports sudden stop-work order
A local builder's complaint that a stop-work order was issued for work historically done without permits prompted council discussion. Staff said policy hasn't changed but enforcement increased with a new code-enforcement officer; council agreed to review ambiguous code sections.
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A council member relayed a complaint from a local builder who received a stop-work order for work (such as exterior painting) that the builder said had previously not required a permit. The issue prompted a broader council discussion about enforcement practices after the town reactivated its code-enforcement function.
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