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Council postpones building-department proposal to reduce included inspections after questions
Summary
Building official proposed reducing included inspections from two to one for certain permits (with second inspections becoming paid extras); council asked staff to verify whether ordinance or resolution changes are required and voted to postpone the request for more review.
The council postponed a proposal from the building department to change permit/inspection practice so that one inspection would be included with a permit instead of the current practice of giving two included inspections. Building official Hicks said surrounding communities typically include only one inspection with the permit and charge for subsequent inspections.
Councilmembers and the city attorney asked whether the change would require an ordinance amendment or a resolution and sought a review of the city's existing seven-page fee schedule; members expressed concern about unintended development impacts. After discussion, a motion to postpone the request to allow staff to research comparable municipalities and the correct legal process passed by roll call.
Council directed staff to return next month with specific ordinance/resolution references and a recommended path (amend ordinance or adopt resolution) before taking further action.
