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Council hears staff proposal to narrow architectural-review triggers; first reading set for April 17
Summary
Planning staff asked the council to amend the zoning code to expand exemptions from Architecture Review Board review for minor projects and remove duplicate ARB review for single‑family projects already reviewed by the Landmarks Commission. The item will be scheduled for first reading on April 17.
City planning staff presented a staff‑initiated zoning code text amendment to the City Council that would expand the list of minor projects exempt from review by the Architecture Review Board and remove duplicative ARB review for certain single‑family projects already subject to the Landmarks Commission.
“Staff initiated request for zoning code text amendment, related to the applicability of architectural review in the city,” Planning and Development Services Director Jonathan Raich said, explaining the proposal is intended to “streamline permit review for applicants that are conducting minor work.”
Raich said the draft revisions clarify and expand an exempt list to include: painting or general maintenance;…
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