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Commissioners review timeline and consultant feedback for code rewrite, flag form‑based code concerns
Summary
Commissioners discussed an ongoing code rewrite managed with consultant TSW, requested detailed feedback on form‑based code concerns and estimated the overall rewrite could take about 10 months.
The Planning Commission discussed progress on a comprehensive code rewrite being coordinated with consultant TSW and staff. Commissioners said they have submitted topic lists and requested that consultant feedback on form‑based code be circulated to the full commission for consideration.
Members reported that TSW has identified red flags in some jurisdictions that have adopted form‑based code and that staff will send a more detailed analysis when available. Commissioners noted that the rewrite is intended as an overhaul rather than starting from scratch and estimated a timeline of roughly 10 months before the full rewrite is complete. Several members said simplifying the permitted‑uses chart into broader use categories could reduce administrative complexity.
The commission said it expects to continue steering‑committee meetings and to incorporate agreed items into the consultant’s draft. Staff and commissioners will reconvene after the consultant provides its analysis on form‑based code practices elsewhere.
