Commission hears concerns about slow permit processing, CEQA timing and incentives for clustered housing
Commissioners and staff discussed how permit processing, routing to agencies and CEQA compliance can delay projects and explored options to speed approvals, including programmatic review, thresholds and incentives tied to planned development permits (PUDs).
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Commissioners spent part of the Aug. 8 meeting on county permit processing procedures, routing of building and planning applications, and environmental (CEQA) sequencing that can delay projects. Planning Director Steven described the county’s workflow—initial 30‑day completeness review, routing to technical reviewers (fire, public works, environmental), and the role of pre‑application steps to identify required studies and timelines.
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