Staff urges removal of outdated items from permit fee schedule

A staff member said the city’s permit fee schedule includes items added years ago that "really don't apply," recommending those outdated line items be removed to simplify administration. The staff described several categories that are no longer relevant and urged revising the schedule to better reflect present practices.

Council members and staff also discussed the interplay between fees and enforcement actions, noting that some charges arise only when there has been tampering or other violations. The group agreed to continue review and bring a revised draft back at a workshop so members can compare the proposed fee table with standard inspection costs.