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Planning commissioners to review 'objective design standards' amid concerns about frequent waivers
Summary
Planning commissioners presented a work plan to update objective design standards after multiple recent developments obtained numerous waivers; councilmembers encouraged the review to clarify enforceable standards while balancing state housing requirements.
The Planning Commission told the City Council March 10 that it intends to review and amend select objective design standards after several recent development projects used multiple waivers under state law.
Chair Sean Ai and commissioners said objective standards adopted earlier remain useful but can be difficult to enforce as state law and project types evolve. Commissioners proposed targeted amendments — described as limited, enforceable…
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