TO: Committee of the Whole - Planning and Public Works
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
Planning and Community Development
Carol Helland
425-556-2107
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
Planning and Community Development
Seraphie Allen
Deputy Director
Planning and Community Development
David Lee
Current Development and Implementation Manager
Planning and Community Development
Todd Rawlings
Process Improvement Manager
Planning and Community Development
Tim McHarg
Principal Planner
Planning and Community Development
Kimberly Dietz
Principal Planner
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Recommendations on Amendments to the Redmond Municipal and Zoning Code for Conformance with State Legislation: Senate Bill 5290 and House Bill 1293
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
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The City is required by state legislation to amend its development regulations for conformance with Senate Bill 5290 (SB-5290) and Housing Bill 1293 (HB-1293). This legislation involves project permit processes and design review of development projects.
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REQUESTED ACTION:
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REQUEST RATIONALE:
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SB-5290 amends the Local Project Review Act, Chapter 36.70B RCW, with the intent to increase the timeliness and predictability of local project review. HB-1293's intent is also to increase timeliness of local project review specific to design review. Provisions in the Local Project Review Act apply to local governments, such as the City of Redmond, planning under the Growth Management Act (GMA) pursuant to RCW 36.70A.040.
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SB-5290
SB-5290 amends the Local Project Review Act, Chapter 36.70B RCW, with the intent to increase the timeliness and predictability of local project review. SB-5290's amendments are intended to modernize and streamline local project review. They are one of several bills that addressed land use and planning during the 2023-2024 l...
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