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Anacortes staff propose clarifications to vesting, concurrency and permit-review costs in development-regulation update
Summary
Draft amendments would remove a confusing vesting sentence, require applicants to provide information and reimburse the city for consultant concurrency reviews, and adopt state language on transportation mitigation.
City planning staff told the Anacortes Planning Commission on Sept. 17 that draft amendments to Chapter 19 of the municipal code would clarify permit vesting, add applicant responsibilities for concurrency reviews and require applicants to reimburse the city when outside consultants are needed.
Why it matters: Vesting and concurrency rules determine which code provisions apply to proposed developments and whether the city may deny permits for impacts to transportation capacity. Clarifying these rules reduces uncertainty for applicants and helps…
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