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CITY OF FOREST HILL
BUILDING PERMITS
FUND/ DEPARTMENT/ PROGRAM: 01-25 -00
NOTE: Department split from Planning in 2019-2020
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The Building Permits / Inspection Department reviews major codes and make recommendations to the
respective boards which oversee them. This includes administering permits, record keeping, legal
issues, and zoning applications.
MAJOR GOALS AND OBJECTIVES MEASURED BY WORKLOAD &
PRODUCTIVITY MEASURES
Goal 1: Continue to ensure that permit and inspection fees are calculated properly and communicate
City codes and ordinances to the public.
Goal 2: Maintain certification and continuing professional education to provide the best service possible
to the community by maintaining ICC certifications in Residential Building Inspector, Residential
Plumbing Inspector, Residential Plans Examiner, and Residential Electrical Inspector through in-
house employees or outside inspection contractor.
Goal 3: Maintain MS4 (Storm Water Management Handbook)
Objective 1: Analyze existing schedule of permit fees and make appropriate
recommendations for program funding.
Objective 2: Research and recommend Storm Water outreach program.
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