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Council delays vote on ordinance updating board of adjustment procedures and appeal bond
Summary
City staff presented ordinance 35-58 to update the Longview Municipal Code on the appeal board of adjustment, including docketing changes, authority clarifications and an increased superior court appeal bond; council voted to move final action to the April 24 meeting.
Longview City Council on Thursday heard a staff presentation on ordinance 35-58, proposed updates to Longview Municipal Code section 19.12 that would change how the Board of Adjustment dockets appeals, clarify decision-making authority and update the bond required when an appeal is taken to Cowlitz County Superior Court. The council opened a public hearing but postponed a final vote until its April 24 meeting.
The update, presented by Nick Little, community development director, would allow the board secretary to docket items once an application is complete so staff can prepare a report, post public notice and schedule a meeting more quickly. Little said the change was driven by a desire for “a streamlined review and docketing procedure.” The ordinance also replaces references to the building official with the director of community development where appropriate and…
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