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Federal Way staff outline code changes to meet state permit-timeline law, warn of staffing impact
Summary
Planning staff presented code amendments to Titles 18 and 19 to implement Senate Bill 5290’s permit-review timelines, proposing shorter review windows (65/100/170 days). Staff said Federal Way’s fees are generally lower than neighboring jurisdictions and that the city will monitor capacity to meet the new timelines and report to the state.
Planning staff told the committee that legislative changes tied to Senate Bill 5290 require Federal Way to align local permit-review timelines, review fees for reasonableness, and provide consolidated review procedures.
Holly Bozak, Planning Manager, said the 2023 law establishes three review periods: 65 days for permits that do not require public notice, 100 days for permits that do require public notice, and 170 days for land‑use permits requiring a hearing. Bozak said the city’s existing consolidated review process and fee structure largely…
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