After public comment from industry and staff, commissioners deferred an ordinance implementing new private‑provider fee methodology (OSR3) to Sept. 15 to allow staff to explore caps or differentiated rates for small projects.

Building Official Jeff Parsons presented a preliminary fee schedule to comply with recent state laws that limit valuation‑based permit fees and introduce a $7,500 exemption for some small projects; the commission directed staff and the attorney to educate residents and contractors about the changes.

Mark Musselwhite presented draft minimum development standards and fee recommendations and recommended contracting with Civic Enhancement Strategies LLC for zoning standards work; staff compared permit and rezoning fees from other jurisdictions as part of the discussion.

On March 2 the commission approved a package of administrative items: first reading of amendments to building and permit fees (including early‑start and renewal fees), purchase of two code‑enforcement/parking vehicles, and a change order with H&R Paving to expand resurfacing on Southwest 115th Avenue; commissioners asked for follow‑up details on penalties, implementation and parking policy.

Turner explains fee hikes for permits attributed to cost of materials and CPI adjustments.

Budget review reveals 28% shortfall due to new permit fee structure.