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Council keeps Design Review Committee, staff says recent changes reduced delays; members ask for greater authority
Summary
The City Council voted 4–0 on May 12 to retain the Design Review Committee after staff described code changes and permitting reforms intended to reduce applicant delays and increase objective review.
The City Council voted 4–0 to accept staff’s recommendation not to eliminate the Design Review Committee (DRC) after a staff presentation describing recent code changes and process improvements intended to reduce delays and increase objectivity.
Planning Director Rafael Castillo summarized changes to the zoning code and DRC role adopted in late 2024, including objective standards for village and mission areas, a new pre‑application review, staff authority to approve…
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