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Hooper updates Title 10, Chapter 8 to implement state subdivision rules; planning commission role resized
Summary
Hooper staff told council it will amend Title 10 and Chapter 8 to implement state subdivision law by combining preliminary and final reviews for certain single- and two-family subdivisions, create a technical-review committee, and set explicit review and recording deadlines.
City staff presented proposed changes to Title 10 (including Chapter 8) to implement recent state legislation that streamlines and time-limits subdivision review.
Staff described the background as state action (a referenced senate bill and house bill) that requires an expedited pathway for certain single- and two-family subdivisions. Key staff explanations:
- The city is adopting the state-required concept conference and a combined preliminary-and-final review for eligible subdivisions to simplify the process. - The planning commission will be the land-use authority for these applications; the city council will serve as the appeal authority. - The ordinance sets explicit time limits: the city must respond to a complete application within 15 calendar days; notice to…
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