Bay Bulls Town Council Delegates Building Permit Authority to Town Manager

The town council of Bay Bulls voted to give the town manager the power to approve sheds and other auxiliary buildings when applications are submitted. This change was made to speed up the permitting process, which previously required applications to be reviewed during monthly council meetings. Mayor Keith O’Driscoll stated the delegation is intended to help residents move projects forward more quickly.

The policy change is designed to address the slow pace of the previous system, which could delay work by more than a month depending on the application timeline. This acceleration is particularly noted as beneficial for residents with short building seasons or those whose work schedules involve offshore or turnaround shifts.