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Mill Creek planning staff proposes annual 'code clean-up' cycle to clarify land-development rules
Summary
Planning staff described a proposed recurring process for an annual municipal code update to fix outdated or ambiguous land development language, emphasizing public and business outreach and clarifying that the effort is intended for minor technical changes, not rezones or major policy shifts.
Planning staff presented an "annual code update" concept to the City Council on Jan. 7 aimed at reducing ambiguity and unnecessary review steps in the municipal code for land development.
Planning staff (identified in the meeting as Ryan) said the program will be "a deliberate process" that targets minor, technical code fixes and seeks input from stakeholders, including a broader public outreach campaign and focus groups with the business community. "It's called the annual code update. Hold on to your socks. It's gonna be boring," Ryan said, describing it as…
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