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Council staff propose 120-day resubmittal window, limit long temporary suspensions in permit code
Summary
City staff presented an ordinance amendment to Arlington Municipal Code Chapter 20.16 that would set a 120-day resubmittal deadline with a single 60-day extension and clarify time limits on temporary suspensions; the item was discussed in workshop with council questions but no vote.
City staff presented a proposed amendment to Arlington Municipal Code Chapter 20.16 that would shorten the allowable time between permit reviews and limit the duration of temporary suspensions for development projects.
The change would require applicants to resubmit updated materials within 120 days after receiving review comments, with one additional 60-day extension permitted; if applicants do not provide other required materials in that period, staff would continue to review items that have been resubmitted but keep outstanding comments on unresolved studies. "Developers were coming in... they would have 60 days to resubmit and want an extension for another 60 days," said Amy (staff member). "We believe that 120 days is sufficient enough."
The amendment also…
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