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Council approves scope to bundle permanent housing and permitting code updates into omnibus ordinance
Summary
Council approved scope and timetable for an omnibus ordinance to adopt permanent regulations covering multiple state-mandated housing and permit topics, directing the Planning Commission to begin review with an accelerated schedule.
Mercer Island City Council on July 15 approved a scope of work to prepare a single omnibus ordinance that will adopt permanent code changes on several state-driven development topics and directed the Planning Commission to begin an accelerated review schedule.
Community Planning & Development Director Jeff Thomas and planner Adam Zach described the package as a coordinated response to multiple legislative mandates and interim ordinances. The omnibus ordinance will address seven topic groups in one legislative package: House Bill 1220 (emergency and supportive…
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