County requires demolition permits even for same‑footprint rebuilds, explores virtual inspections

Aug 17, 2026

County building staff said a demolition permit is required before rebuilding even when owners use the same footprint; the county is piloting virtual photo inspections and clarified that asbestos testing (NOI) must be done before many permit steps.

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County building and planning staff told commissioners that debris removal, demolition and rebuilding each have distinct permit and inspection steps that cannot be entirely bypassed.

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