Commission discusses requiring second access for larger multifamily projects and options to scale improvements for small developments

Staff presented options for revising development‑access standards after a city council request. Under current code, fire‑code thresholds determine required access points for various building types; staff reviewed that multifamily projects can exceed single‑access counts under certain conditions but the council asked planners to explore more restrictive or clearer access standards. Steven (staff) said the commission could adopt a stricter local standard, and he suggested writing an ordinance to require a second access point for developments above 30 units, regardless of sprinkling status.