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Council reviews draft ordinance to implement Senate Bill 5290 timelines with targeted exclusions
Summary
Gig Harbor staff presented a draft ordinance on Jan. 30 to align the municipal code with SB 5290's permit-processing timelines and to define exclusions and exemptions to avoid refund liabilities and operational problems.
Gig Harbor staff presented a draft ordinance on Jan. 30 to align the municipal code with Senate Bill 5290's required permit-processing timelines and to define exclusions and exemptions that would reduce the city's exposure to partial-fee refunds if the statutory clocks are missed.
Public Works and Planning staff explained SB 5290 sets new deadlines: 65 days for administrative (type 1) permits after a complete application; 100 days for permits requiring public notice but not a hearing; and 170 days for permits requiring public hearings. The draft ordinance proposes to amend Gig Harbor Municipal Code sections to adopt those thresholds and to add narrowly tailored…
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