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Commission hears staff proposal to require pre‑application conferences for most development
Summary
City staff proposed a code amendment to require pre‑application conferences for a broader set of projects, lower fees for small projects, and earlier coordination among departments; commissioners raised concerns about administrative burden, fee credits toward permits, and next steps for public notice and hearings.
City planner Bridal Evander presented a draft code change that would require a pre‑application conference for most new developments and many smaller projects, saying the change is intended to reduce late-stage surprises and staff time spent addressing issues after permits are issued.
Evander described the proposal and the proposed fee structure, saying, "Our pre application conference currently costs $300. We feel like that's, inordinate for some of these. We feel like for the smaller ones, we could probably…
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