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Zoning office reports steady permit activity, rising shoreland work and fee adjustments
Summary
Zoning administrator Jean reported July permit activity is on track with UDC admin fees just under $2,000, more shoreland permits and an increase in certified survey map submissions; committee discussed fee structure and potential fines for after‑the‑fact variances.
Jean, the county zoning administrator, told the committee July zoning revenue and permit numbers are consistent with expectations and that the UDC administration fee for July “came in just under $2,000.” She said shoreland activity and certified survey maps (CSMs) have increased, and staff expect two rezones next month and another in October.
Committee members asked about certified survey map fees and the review process. Jean explained there is a minimum review fee and a per‑lot charge—"like $25 per review, $10 per lot"—and described the office workflow, including frequent pre‑submission coordination with surveyors, review for ordinance compliance and final recording. Members also discussed a potential ordinance amendment to assess fines for after‑the‑fact variances; staff and board members requested legal review and examples from other counties before bringing any amendment forward.
Jean also noted the office is processing more shoreland permit violations that convert to shoreland permits after remediation and that higher numbers of CSMs and shoreland activity reflect seasonal trends. The committee asked staff to return with model language and comparisons for any proposed fines or fee changes before further action.
