Certificate of Occupancy and Site Work Regulations
Summary
The city is updating its development code to require complete site improvements, like parking and drainage, before a building can get its final occupancy permit. Recent state laws allowing private plan reviewers made it easier for vertical construction to finish ahead of horizontal site work, creating potential safety issues.
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Last discussed Mar 19, 2026.
Impact analysis
None directly on the city budget, though it ensures developers properly secure infrastructure costs through bonding.
Residents and neighboring property owners, who will see fully completed parking, landscaping, and drainage when new buildings open.
Developers and contractors may face stricter timelines and coordination requirements between vertical and horizontal construction phases.
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