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Council presses planning staff on delays; staff says e‑permitting and a one‑stop shop are coming
Summary
Councilmembers pressed planning and community development staff about permitting delays and staffing; staff said current planning staff levels are assessed as sufficient, the city is implementing new e‑permitting software and will return with a plan for a one‑stop shop location and possible consolidation of economic development and housing.
Councilmembers asked detailed questions about permitting timelines, staffing levels in planning, and proposals for a one‑stop shop to streamline development services.
A planning representative explained the difference between ministerial (over‑the‑counter) permits and discretionary permits subject to environmental review and public hearings, noting that conditional use permits and other discretionary items commonly require at least a 90‑day process including review…
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