Planning commission weighs centralizing zoning definitions to simplify code
Normandy Park planners proposed a major cleanup of zoning definitions, with staff recommending centralizing terms and commissioners debating whether chapter‑specific definitions for technical areas (like critical areas) should be retained. Commissioners asked staff for cross‑referencing and an index to make the code user‑friendly.
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The Normandy Park Planning Commission continued work Aug. 20 on a broad rewrite of Title 18 definitions intended to make the zoning code easier for residents and applicants to use. City planner Chloe, who presented the draft changes, said the effort focuses on cleaning language, adding missing definitions for uses the city already allows, and replacing outdated terms such as "yard" with "setback." Chloe described the draft as "a work in progress" and noted parts of the document are color‑coded to show items moved or deleted.
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