St. Pete Seeks Streamlined Permitting Fee Waivers After Disasters
The city of St. Petersburg is considering an ordinance to allow the city building official to waive certain fees for Post Disaster Emergency Permits (PDEP) even after a state of emergency expires.
Currently, the city can waive fees during a declared state of emergency, as seen after Hurricanes Helene and Milton last year. Mayor Ken Welch's administration wants to make these waivers an option even when the emergency is over.
- The ordinance aims to amend Chapter 12 of the City Code.
- The measure will be presented on first reading and requires additional approval.
- The City Council is expected to support the measure to promote storm recovery.
The goal is to provide relief to residents repairing damaged property after natural disasters.
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Author's summary: St. Pete considers fee waivers for post-disaster permits.
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