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Planning board clears design-review draft for public hearing; staff to refine objective standards

3103412 · April 16, 2025
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Summary

The board reviewed a revised design-review code and asked staff for technical clarifications and material prohibitions; members agreed the document is close and asked staff to finalize objective standards, examples of unacceptable materials, and permit validity language before the public hearing next week.

The Edmonds Planning Board reviewed a revised design-review code at the same special meeting and told staff the draft is close to ready for public hearing, but asked for a few targeted clarifications: objective measurable standards for each criterion, clearer permitted/prohibited exterior materials, guidance on canopy and downspout materials, and explicit alignment of design-review validity with building‑permit timelines.

Brad (planning staff) said the updated code consolidates older…

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