Committee urges caution on mayor's permit code amendments, will draft letter

Jul 27, 2026

Members voiced 'grave concerns' about a 10-page package of mayoral code amendments that would remove some hearing requirements and drop planting/parking plan mandates; the committee agreed to draft a letter asking for more review and for the mayor to present the changes at its Aug. 5 meeting.

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The Somerset Development Committee resolved to raise concerns with the mayor after reviewing a proposed 10-page package of code amendments that members said could fast-track permit changes without adequate review.

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