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    What online permitting systems do you use?

    In Georgia - we used IWORQ, were happy with it, but now starting up with CivicPlus due to contractual issues - we'll see.
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    A Money Grab?

    I believe that if you analyze most B&Z department budgets, you'll find that the general revenue budget of the community subsidizes the B&Z departmental budget, not the other way around. Customers of B&ZDs would get severe sticker shock if they paid for everything that goes into running that...
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    Supreme Court Rules on Permit Fees

    Distinguish between a permit fee and an impact fee. A permit fee is intended to pay for the process and service of reviewing and inspecting building activity. An impact fee is intended to offset the "immediate" impacts of development on infrastructure and services such as roads, schools, parks...
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    Some HOAs have the power to override a permit

    HoA rules, deed restrictions and protective covenants are all considered to be private contracts. Government does not enforce them and may not even know they exist in a specific case. They may be more restrictive than local ordinances but may not be less restrictive. Government may issue and...
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