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State-Mandated Building Code Fee Increases

The county had to adjust building permit fees because the state moved code enforcement from insurance to the Department of Labor, requiring local fees of $100 for commercial and $25 for residential permits to fund state operations.

2 mentions (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 19, 2026

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Minor Subdivision and Lot Definition Standards

The county is reviewing its minor subdivision rules to help protect farmland and slow down rapid residential growth while still allowing families to divide property for relatives. Commissioners discussed loopholes like splitting lots across roads and directed staff to study potential solutions.

4 mentionsLast discussed Jul 21, 2026