Commissioners Urge a Standing Request for Site Visits on Major Projects
Aug 13, 2025
Commissioners revived a prior practice of routine site visits for major projects and asked staff to draft a resolution formalizing a standing request; staff said applicants cannot be forced but a resolution or standing request would help standardize visits.
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One commissioner asked the commission to resume routine site visits for major development projects so that commissioners could inspect sites prior to hearings. Commissioners said site visits were once standard practice and would improve understanding of project context; staff replied applicants cannot be compelled via existing code but the commission can make a standing request or pass a resolution to formalize the expectation.
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