Real-Time Building Permit Access
At a glance
- What: Motion by Kimberly Scott asking the city manager to develop a system giving the public real-time search of building permits as issued; permits are currently posted as a monthly list after the month ends.
- Where it stands: Motion passed October 13, 2026; the city manager is to report.
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Sources
Log
2026-10-13 - City Council
Scott said residents want to follow projects as they happen and that other towns use platforms such as OpenGov; she asked for a report on options and cost, even a live spreadsheet link. Sean McDonough said it would cut weekend and holiday calls about construction noise. Vesna Nuon supported posting approvals as they happen. Passed by voice vote.