Commissioners press for practical measures: permits incentives, parking-code changes and EV chargers

Jul 13, 2026

Discussion focused on pragmatic local actions: reduced permit fees for energy-efficient construction, parking-code changes to improve tree canopy, and requiring EV chargers in new multi-family developments and public parking; commissioners stressed measures must be affordable and feasible for Stanwood.

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Commissioners and staff spent substantial discussion time translating the consultants'diagnoses into concrete actions the city could pursue now.

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