Commission discusses delegating routine lot-split approvals to staff

Nov 5, 2024

A commissioner proposed giving staff authority to approve lot-split applications administratively when easements and technical criteria are in order, with unclear regulatory changes required to formalize the process.

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During discussion about lot-split regulation changes, one planning commissioner suggested the staff should have authority to approve routine lot-split applications without bringing every case before the board if all technical criteria and easements are in order. The commissioner argued administrative approval would reduce unnecessary board time and speed processing for applicants whose surveys and easements meet requirements.

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