Commissioners discuss using third‑party plan review and inspection services for large developments

Jul 7, 2026

County staff and commissioners debated bringing in third‑party plan reviewers and inspectors to speed approvals and relieve staff workload for large commercial and industrial projects; no formal decision was recorded and staff will return with proposed fee structures and triggers for use.

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Madison County commissioners spent part of their July 6 meeting discussing whether to use third‑party plan review and inspection firms for large commercial and industrial projects, a move staff and some commissioners said could speed turnaround and relieve a strained inspection staff.

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