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Council pauses update to planning notification and outreach policy for further stakeholder input
Summary
After staff presented proposed changes to the city's planning application notification and outreach policy, the council voted unanimously to continue the item so staff can work with community-based organizations, businesses and commissioners on clearer definitions, metrics and practical implementation.
City staff asked the council on Aug. 12 to adopt an update to the city's public notification, outreach and engagement policy for planning applications. After a lengthy discussion and multiple public commenters urging stronger equity-centered outreach, the council voted unanimously to continue the item so staff can return with revised language incorporating additional stakeholder input.
Community Development Director Afsha Hamid summarized proposed amendments that include an early-notification step (notice within 35 days of application), hybrid community meetings, encouragement of third-party…
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