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Committee requests administrative review to simplify resident permits
Summary
Committeeman Clayton asked the township administrator and staff to review the permit application process and return recommended administrative or policy changes by the next meeting to reduce burdens on residents (bulk variances, setbacks, impervious coverage, administrative approvals).
Committeeman Clayton asked for an administrative review of the current permit application process to identify immediate administrative or policy changes that could reduce burdens on residents seeking simple property improvements. He said he had begun the effort during his prior time as mayor and that professionals—planner, engineer, and construction official—had identified potential ordinance changes.
"One of the things I discussed was reducing the involvement for residents that have to get permits to do simple improvements," Clayton said, asking Administrator Devine to convene staff and return recommendations by the next meeting. He specifically mentioned bulk variances, setbacks, impervious coverage, and administrative approvals as potential areas for change. The committee will decide whether to pursue ordinance changes after receiving the staff review.
