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Council hears proposed stricter enforcement for certificates of occupancy and construction without permits
Summary
Community Development staff outlined proposed ordinance language to make occupying without a certificate of occupancy and constructing without permits enforceable with stepped penalties (infractions escalating to misdemeanor), mandatory stop-work and 7-day permit-application windows, and potential permit-fee surcharges; council sought clearer protections for unwitting lessees and consistency for appeal/refund language.
Staff from Community Development Services presented draft ordinance language aimed at strengthening enforcement when buildings are occupied without a certificate of occupancy or when construction occurs without required permits.
Chief building official Cody (introduced by staff) explained the two-part problem: properties occupied without a certificate of occupancy and construction started without a permit. The draft requires an initial "do not occupy" notice and calendar-based…
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