Summary
Homeowners and a property manager blasted the city over permit fees that jumped from $594 to $2,690 for some encroachment permits as of July 1, arguing the fee study's hour-based billing doesn't match reality and costs get passed to tenants.
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Last discussed Jul 7, 2026.
Impact analysis
One commenter reported a nearly 500% fee increase — from $594 to $2,690 per permit.
The city general fund via cost recovery revenue.
Homeowners, contractors and landlords facing sharply higher project costs, costs that get passed to tenants.
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