Building official reports permit uptick; Butte Drive house cleared for variance processing after lightning strike
Summary
The Building Official reported 33 permits to date (21 single-family), up from 24 last year; a Butte Drive house struck by lightning was declared structurally sound under a grandfather clause and will proceed through permitting as a structural modification variance.
The Building Official told the council the town has issued 33 permits so far this year, including 21 single-family permits, compared with 24 permits last year. The official said they expect to finish the year with about 26 single-family homes.
Mayor Rok and the Building Official discussed a house on Butte Drive that was struck by lightning and built before town incorporation. Engineering reports indicated the house is structurally sound and it qualifies under a grandfather clause; permitting will proceed as a structural modification variance. Councilman Toolson said work on the Cottonwood cabin remains significant but is expected to finish in about two months, and Councilman Bitter noted about six water tap-ins remain.
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