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The city could charge future developers a deposit to ensure they build exactly what they promise.

A report headed to council’s March 4 property and development committee meeting calls for a framework that would charge deposits prior to the issue of building permits. The public service says that’s meant to ensure parking, landscaping and other plans are carried out exactly as approved by the city.

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The report also proposes that the city issue staged permits for the construction of some types of building features.

Currently, such rules are “often” not fully followed, the public service report claims.

“Non-compliance with approved building and development plans has become a growing concern,” it states.

If council approves the recommendations, the public service will develop a framework to implement the change. That final plan would also require council approval.

The report notes the deposit process could make approvals more expensive, complex and bureaucratic. However, it also states that many other cities already charge such fees.