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CDS annual report: Idaho Falls says permitting times are improving, targets housing diversity and a Snake River buffer
Summary
The Community Development Services annual report showed average plan-review times near industry standards, pitched zoning and code tools to expand housing choices and described a proposed MOU with Bonneville County to preserve a 75-foot Snake River buffer; staff also flagged a planner vacancy and active recruitment.
Community Development Services Director Sanner told the Idaho Falls City Council on Dec. 8 that the department is meeting many of the council’s priorities — improving permitting turnaround, expanding housing choices and advancing park and river planning — while managing a tight budget and a small staff.
Sanner reported that the department’s average plan-review time is about two weeks and commercial reviews often occur in about 10 days. “Our inspections are occurring within 24 hours,” he said, while acknowledging isolated cases where staffing constraints can extend an inspection to 48 hours. On site-plan reviews Sanner said the department typically reaches a fourth review and described an internal “circle the…
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