Homeowners who want to make small changes to their properties that require city approval can now do so a lot faster and easier. Amendments to the city’s planning act give Development Officers new powers that will prevent a number of items from heading to the Planning Advisory Committee. City planner Sarah Herring tells CHSJ news the changes give Development Officers the authority to approve or deny minor variances.
Herring says the changes will not only remove headaches for homeowners, it will also save city staff time and money.
