Huntington Development News

City Council Approves Updates to Building and Zoning Codes, Including Fee Schedules

The council considered and adopted Ordinance 6C26 on second and final reading, which amends Chapter 150 (Building Code) by updating sections 150.47 and 150.51 concerning permit fee schedules for building, electrical, plumbing, and fence permits. The ordinance was moved to the floor for adoption, and after brief consideration, was passed. The council also adopted Ordinance 7C26 on second and final reading, which amends Chapter 150 by updating sections 150.61 and 150.67 regarding demolition permit fees and the elimination of a deposit fund. Following a motion and second, and with no further discussion, this ordinance was also adopted. Subsequently, the council considered Ordinance 8C26, which amends Chapter 158 (Zoning Code) by updating section 158.107, the schedule of fees, charges, and expenses. After a motion to bring it to the floor for first reading, a motion was made and seconded to suspend the rules to allow for a second and final reading, which was unanimously approved. The council then moved to adopt Ordinance 8C26 on second and final reading, and after a motion and second, it was adopted. The plan commission had unanimously recommended adoption for Ordinance 8C26 after holding a public hearing with no public comment received.