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Council discusses forming housing‑affordability code task force to speed permitting and reduce cost
Summary
Council heard staff proposal to convene an industry‑heavy task force to find regulatory efficiencies in zoning, design standards and permitting; councilmembers asked for clear goals, measurable metrics and representation from developers, county building officials and other stakeholders.
Councilmembers on Wednesday discussed staff’s proposal to create a task force of industry representatives and city staff to identify regulatory and process changes that could lower development cost and speed project delivery.
City staff presented a proposed scope focused on the zoning and development code (Title 21) and transportation engineering design standards (Title 29 / TEDs). Staff said the objective is targeted: surface opportunities that reduce regulatory burden, shorten…
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