Anacortes planning commission studies permit‑streamlining code amendments

Jul 15, 2026

Planning staff presented a draft package of Title 19 changes to implement the mayors April 2026 executive order, including advance site-plan review, a new site construction permit for engineering review, administrative exceptions allowing small reductions to numeric standards, and an exemption for fence permits up to 7 feet; the session was study-only and no ordinance was adopted.

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The Anacortes Planning Commission held a study session July 14 to review draft amendments to Title 19 of the Anacortes Municipal Code intended to streamline the citys permit review process.

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