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North Bend updates design standards, form‑based code to comply with state law and acknowledges 2024 periodic update completion
Summary
The council approved amendments to design review standards and the form‑based code to implement ESHB 1293 and passed a resolution acknowledging completion of the city’s 2024 periodic update under the Growth Management Act; staff said the changes remove vague language and align local rules with state requirements.
The North Bend City Council voted unanimously to approve amendments to design review standards and to the city’s form‑based code, actions the city said are required to comply with ESHB 1293. The council also adopted a resolution acknowledging completion of the 2024 periodic update under the Washington State Growth Management Act.
City planner Caitlin (presenting staff member) explained the amendments are intended to streamline permitting and replace subjective or vague design language with objective standards required by the state: “This state bill requires local governments impose design review and design standards that streamline the process and require specific objective design…
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