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Presentation to Review a Portion of the Top Ten Applications.pdf

Development Streamlining Ad Hoc Committee
September 15, 2026

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Presentation to Review a Portion of the Top Ten Applications.pdf
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ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT

MEETING DATE: September 15, 2026 AGENDA CATEGORY: Reports TO: Development Streamlining Ad Hoc Committee
FROM: Phillip Burns, Development Services Director
DATE: September 3, 2026
SUBJECT: Presentation to Review a Portion of the Top Ten Applications.

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RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends the Committee receive and file the presentation

BACKGROUND: On April 6, 2026 in the inaugural meeting of this committee, staff presented an outline of the initiatives occurring in the Development Services Department to streamline building permit activity. The discussion included the City’s Top Ten Applications.

Staff will provide a presentation regarding five of the Top Ten Applications:

Pushing “Quick” Permits to Symbium
Simple Building Permits (ex. Swimming pool, patio)
Single Family Residential Permits (production homes)
Street Permits (ex. Homeowner widening a driveway)
Encroachment Permits (fence in side yard of residence)

While these permits require a lower level of review, they tend to represent the greatest volume and include a higher number from the general public requiring ongoing support.

FISCAL IMPACT:

There is no fiscal request as part of this presentation.

COUNCIL GOAL:

Innovative and Efficient City Government

ATTACHMENTS:

None

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