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Local business owner asks council to investigate permit fee and inspection delays
Summary
A longtime property owner told council his tenant was charged about $500 and waited weeks for an inspection decision on a small tenant buildout; borough staff said third-party building-code reviews can take up to 30 days and agreed to investigate the specific charge and timeline.
A public commenter, James Mathies, told the council the family's building on 21st Street has long-term tenants and that a recent tenant expanding a small business paid roughly $500 for permitting when similar past permits cost about $50.
Mathies said the tenant waited roughly three weeks for a response from…
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