HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-03-21 PACKET 09.A.REQUEST OF CITY COUNCIL ACTION COUNCIL AGENDA
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DATE 3/21/12
PREPARED BY Community Development Robin Roland
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT DEPARTMENT HEAD
COUNCIL ACTION REQUEST
Response to Council comment/concern: Actions /recourse regarding suspected construction
without a permit.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Building Official Bob LaBrosse has outlined the process the City staff follows when such a
report/complaint is received.
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CITY OF COTTAGE GROVE
1 �440� MINNESOTA
To: Robin Roland, Director of Finance
From: Bob LaBrosse, Building Official
Date: March 9, 2012
Regarding: Non - permitted Construction Projects
Recently we received an inquiry regarding the process to identify and address
construction projects suspected to be non - permitted.
Initially, all calls, questions and concerns should be brought to the attention of
Patti Dillon at 651- 458 -2804. Patti will take the address, check permit records to verify if
a permit has or has not been issued, then provide the information to a field inspector to
be scheduled for inspection.
The inspector will drive to the site and if a project is commencing and someone is on
site, he will ask permission to enter the property to identify the scope of the project and
discuss the project with the contractor. Should a permit be required, he will note all the
necessary contact information and guide them through the permit process.
Should no one be on site and the inspector suspects a construction project is
commencing, he will post a "Stop Work Order" and send the homeowner a letter,
requesting entry into the house to identify the scope of the project and provide a
compliance deadline for permit issuance.
Keep in mind that many suspected construction projects, such as; new cabinetry, doors,
trim, painting, carpeting and other flooring, and minor interior /exterior remodeling do not
require building permits; however, the field inspectors should be contacted to make the
final decision.
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2012.doc