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Mayor seeks expedited review of Open Space Initiative after developers report project delays
Summary
Mayor Wendy Strom asked Jan. 13 that staff prepare a draft ordinance for first reading on Jan. 27 and second reading Feb. 10 to address unintended consequences from the Dec. 7 Open Space Initiative (ordinance 24-28). Council gave unanimous consensus to direct staff to draft amendments and return promptly.
Mayor Wendy Strom told council on Jan. 13 that the Open Space Initiative ordinance adopted Dec. 7, 2024, has produced time-sensitive unintended consequences for property owners and developers, including halted residential permits and unexpected dedication requirements.
The mayor asked council for consensus to direct staff to prepare a draft ordinance for first reading…
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