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Presentation/Discussion - Overview of Roles and Responsibilities of stakeholders involved in development projects
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Issue/Request:
Staff will be presenting the various roles and responsibilities of stakeholders involved in development and building projects and entertain questions and discussions from the Community and Economic Development Committee.
Key Issues:
From time to time, concerns are expressed regarding the pace at which some development and construction projects are completed which cause concerns regarding the quality of the work being performed. While the pace of a project can play a role in the level of quality and safety incorporated into a development or construction project, the pace at which development or projects is not necessarily a cause for concern. The City has adopted development and construction standards that are published by national standards, which establish minimum standards to ensure the public health, safety and welfare of the public and the owners. These adopted codes and regulations do not necessarily regulate the quality of the work, but rather minimum standards that are intended to ensure safety in the built environment.
Proposed City Council Motion:
No motion necessary - presentation and discussion only
Background:
The City currently enforces regulations published by the American Public Works Association (APWA) for development related activities as well as provisions from the Unified Development Ordinance. These standards were recently updated in July of 2020 and apply to the construction /installation of infrastructure such as streets, water lines, sanitary sewer lines, storm sewer lines and stormwater controls. In addition, the City regulates and monitors utility and other associated work performed within the City's right-of-way.
The City currently enforces regulations published by the International Code Council (ICC) and the National Fire Protection Agency (National Electrical Code) with respect to buil...
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