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Planning director outlines design-standards update to simplify permitting
Summary
Director Meredith Penny told the Council cities must update design regulations within six months of passing their Comprehensive Plan and proposed a scope and public-participation plan to simplify permitting, including new sign rules; Council asked questions and offered suggestions.
Langley27s Community Planning Director Meredith Penny presented a scope of work and public-participation plan for updating the city27s design standards on Jan. 20. Penny told the Council that "Cities are required to update their design regulations within six months of passing their Comprehensive Plan," and said the update would emphasize clear and objective standards intended to simplify permitting, including standards for signs.
Council members asked questions and made suggestions about the proposed approach. Penny said the planning process would include public engagement and that staff would return with more detailed timelines and draft language. No formal action or vote occurred at the meeting; the discussion focused on scope and outreach strategy.
Staff identified sign rules and permit clarity as near-term priorities for the update, and the city intends to follow statutory requirements for clear and objective standards in the drafting process.
