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April 19, 2022: Please note the counter will be closed and no inspections will be scheduled on Wednesday, April 27 (We closed on the last Wednesday of every month).
Seasonal-Pool Permits: It is time for all commercial seasonal pools to obtain their annual operating permit from the City. If you own or manage one of these pools, please see:
Operating Status During COVID-19
The counter has returned to standard operating hours, 8:00-5:00 daily. Staff working in City Hall remains limited, so there may still be limited service available, especially at the beginning and end of the day, across lunch hours, and if counter staff is reduced.
Please try to limit counter visits only to those things absolutely requiring them. Use e-mail whenever possible. We are now processing everything electronically.
- Avoid coming to City Hall on Wednesdays. Court sessions have resumed, and City Hall will be much more crowded.
- If you’re coming from a significant distance, call or e-mail first to ensure we are open.
- If you pay for a permit in person, plans will still be returned electronically.
- All submissions should be made in PDF format to the permits e-mail. Plans should be in a single PDF, or at most two if there are separate drawings and submittals.
- To request an inspection, please use the web form. Most inspections are again conducted in person.
- For more complete details, please see this handout.
Reduced Counter Staff
There may be days when only one person will be in the office. Please understand this will lead to reduced hours and the inability to process certain transactions. Specifically when one person is alone in the office:
- Hours will be 9:00 - 12:00 and 2:00 - 4:00.
- Permits will not be issued over the counter. If you bring an application it will be accepted and scanned to be processed later.
- After accepting payment at the counter, permits will generally be e-mailed later.
- The main phone is more likely to go unanswered.
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