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Council previews new building-permit extension fee tiers to ease costs for delayed projects
Summary
Staff proposed a three-tier, six-month extension schedule for building permits (5% first six months, 10% second, 25% third with specified residential and commercial maxima), with a 50% original-fee charge if projects go past the third extension; staff will return a resolution next week.
City staff presented a revised schedule for building-permit extensions designed to reduce the financial burden on projects that run long. Under the plan, permits could receive up to three six-month extensions: the first six months would carry a 5% fee (residential maximum $150, commercial maximum $1,000); the second six months would be 10% (residential max $250, commercial max $2,000); and the third six months would carry a 25% fee with the same maximums as the second.
Tony, the staff presenter, said the change aims to offer flexibility so applicants are not overcharged for delays beyond their control, and he noted that if a project goes beyond the third extension and the scope is identical, the fee would be 50% of the original permit fee to encourage completion. Building-department staff said rare waivers remain available under existing code and that larger projects often need the additional time. Council asked staff to return a resolution next week.
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