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Monroe moves to align permit timelines with state’s SB 5290; first reading approved
Summary
Council approved first reading of an ordinance updating Monroe municipal code to implement timelines and fee rules in Second Substitute Senate Bill 5290 (2023), including revised review clocks of 65/100/170 days, refund requirements if timelines are missed, and housekeeping changes.
The Monroe City Council on Sept. 23 approved first reading of an ordinance to update the city’s project‑permit process to conform with Second Substitute Senate Bill 5290, the 2023 state law that revises permit review timelines. The motion to accept first reading of Ordinance No. 0202025 passed 7-0.
City planner Kate Turla told the council the packet included the planning commission recommendation, findings of fact, a draft ordinance with proposed Monroe Municipal Code amendments, a copy of the state bill and the city’s notice to the Washington Department of Commerce and Commerce’s acceptance for expedited…
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