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Edmonds Planning Board starts overhaul of design review code; aims for clear, objective standards
Summary
Planners presented a multi-phase plan to rewrite Edmonds' design review code to meet state requirements for clear, objective standards; the board emphasized using illustrations and building-type approaches and asked staff to provide draft language and model toolkits.
Planning staff and board members began a multi-meeting effort to revise Edmonds’ design review code to meet state rules requiring clear, objective, ascertainable guidelines for design review and to reduce subjectivity in project reviews.
Planning staff Brad, who led the presentation, said the overhaul is driven by recent state guidance and a desire to shorten project review timelines. "We really need to focus on it," Brad told the board. "We want an objective not subjective." He recommended drafting objective criteria and supporting those with illustrations and tables so…
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