Blanding City officials detailed the city's streamlined development process on June 10, emphasizing a commitment to assisting commercial and residential builders with project timelines and utility coordination.
Pre-planning and permit submission
According to the City of Blanding, developers may meet with Community Development Director Ben Muhlestein or City Engineer Patrick Parsons prior to creating final plans to review zoning, land use, and utilities. The city utilizes an online platform called City Inspect for all building permit submissions and inspections.
Permit fees and utility management
The Blanding development team, which possesses over 50 years of combined public and private sector experience, noted that permit fees are typically 2% to 3% of a project's total estimated cost. Additionally, the city manages all sewer, water, natural gas, and power utilities within city limits.
Woods Cross public report access
In Woods Cross, the municipal government maintains a public repository of various city reports for resident review.
