Planning Commission begins scoping for Title 22 landmark code update amid public calls for stronger board role

Jul 2, 2026

Staff presented scoping for a Bothell Municipal Code Title 22 update to improve clarity, process efficiency and alignment with state law; several public commenters and board members urged better resourcing and clearer decision authority for the Landmark Preservation Board.

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Planner Jacqueline Sampson briefed the Planning Commission on an upcoming code update to Bothell Municipal Code Title 22, the city’s landmark preservation code, describing the project as a scoping exercise to clarify definitions, improve coordination with other review processes, and ensure alignment with recent state law.

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