Comprehensive fee schedule
Summary
A new ordinance consolidates every city permit, service, and user fee into one schedule, raising residential and commercial permit fees to match neighboring cities. Homeowners will now need a permit to replace a roof, and full fence replacements require permits too.
At a glance
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Last discussed Apr 1, 2026.
Impact analysis
Raises building permit fees (residential square footage from $0.34 to $0.70) and adds roof-replacement permits; supports cost recovery for inspections.
The city budget and compliant contractors; residents gain a single, clear fee reference and eventual online permitting.
Homeowners and builders face higher permit costs; one commenter asked that new fees be communicated through HOAs.
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