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Public Works committee tables change to no‑permit penalty, refers issue to Planning & Zoning
Summary
Councilmembers debated reducing the no‑permit penalty multiplier for homeowners found to have begun construction without permits, with concerns the current penalty structure both deters noncompliance and burdens low‑income residents. The committee voted to table the proposal and asked Planning & Zoning for further analysis.
The Public Works committee on July 9 considered amending the parish code to revise the penalty for starting construction without a permit. Councilman Scott Rossoneri described a recent case where fees escalated significantly after the inspection and enforcement process and asked whether the current "1 plus 2" penalty (base fee plus double) might be altered to a "1 plus 1" approach…
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