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Lynnwood holds public hearing on SB 5290 permit-processing timeframes; staff says amendments merely align city code with state law

Lynnwood City Council · November 25, 2024
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Summary

City staff presented a brief amendment package to align Lynnwood’s permit processing timeframes with state law (SB 5290); staff said no public comments were received and council closed the hearing after clarifying questions about penalties and reporting.

Rebecca Sami, a planner with the Department of Business Services, told the City Council the proposed ordinance changes are administrative updates intended to bring Lynnwood into compliance with state law on permit-processing timeframes. “All amendments that are proposed and on the screen tonight are to comply with state law,” Sami said, adding the draft ordinance appeared in the council packet and staff were available to…

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