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Planning commission backs code change to require pre-application meetings for most development
Summary
The Independence Planning Commission voted to recommend approval of LA-2025-03, a legislative amendment that would require a pre-application conference for most development activity; the measure sends the fee-setting and final details to city council.
The Independence Planning Commission voted to recommend approval of Legislative Amendment LA-2025-03, a code change that would require a pre-application conference for most development activities in the city.
City planner Fred Evander told the commission the change is intended to give applicants an early, coordinated estimate of required improvements and costs so they can make informed decisions before investing in a project. “We want a pre application upfront so we can essentially lay the cost on the table,” Evander said.
The proposed ordinance would make the pre-application conference a routine step for projects that are not already covered by recent subdivision approvals;…
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