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Staff outlined recommendations to speed up Urban Village planning, with a goal of adopting plans within two years or less and adding more housing capacity.
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The meeting focused on how to make Urban Village planning move faster so future housing projects can be reviewed more quickly. Staff said the city is aiming for clearer standards, fewer rounds of community outreach, and simpler plan documents. Members also discussed how a new state housing law, SB 79, may affect about 25 Urban Villages, but the exact impact is not yet known. Public commenters asked for more neighborhood outreach, lower density requirements, and stronger attention to parks and local character.
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