Construction boom prompts call for new city permit inspectors
The city of Winnipeg s property and planning department is asking for $900,000 to add 22 new construction permit inspectors to meet a booming demand in the industry.
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The committee dealt with the long-awaited rule changes and the controversy by deferring any decisions by another two months.
Unlike projects in undeveloped areas, residents argue infill projects can impact the look and feel of their streets nagging issues include how high and wide new developments can be and how many could go up on any given street, as well as parking and landscaping.
Residents who have fought certain aspects of infill on their streets are remain leery of the guideline changes and still worry about the character of their neighbourhoods If you have a 30 foot wall right next to your house it looks a lot different than if you have a 30 foot wall that s seven feet back from then property line, said Ray Hesslein of the Glenwood Neighbourhood Association