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Planning commission forwards code changes to implement House Bill 2658 to city commission
Summary
Planning staff and the commission agreed to forward amendments to Chapter 16.12 (public improvements) to the city commission to conform local code with House Bill 2658; the planning commission voted unanimously to forward LAG 2503 / GLUA 25-054 for ordinance preparation and two readings.
Pete Walter, planning manager, told the planning commission staff has prepared redline amendments to Chapter 16.12 (Public Improvements) to incorporate state law changes enacted in House Bill 2658 that limit municipal requirements for public street frontage improvements on smaller projects.
Walter said the state law prevents cities from requiring sidewalks, curb, gutter, pavement or other street‑frontage improvements for building permits under $150,000, and exempts accessory dwelling units and projects that do not increase building square footage. "It's not a choice. It's a must," Walter said, explaining the code changes are required to conform local ordinances to state law.
Staff recommended sending the legislative file to the city commission. After the public‑hearing script and a brief check for comments, the planning commission moved to forward legislative file LAG 2503 and GLUA 25-054 to the city commission for approval. Commissioners Stoll, Dole, Laws and Meineck voted in favor and the motion carried. Staff said an ordinance will be prepared and will undergo two readings at the city commission.
No public testimony on this legislative amendment was reported at the planning commission meeting. The action now goes to the city commission, which must enact any final changes as an ordinance with the required readings.
