Summary
The council took the first reading of an ordinance creating objective design standards for high-density housing and modifying design review — a reform Councilmember Cole has pushed since 2022, aimed at making housing approvals faster and more predictable while protecting neighborhood character.
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Last discussed Mar 30, 2026.
Impact analysis
Housing developers seeking predictable approvals and residents wanting consistent design quality.
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City Council Meeting: - Mar 30, 2026
New objective design standards aim to make approvals for high-density housing faster and more predictable by replacing subjective design review.
City Council Meeting: - Mar 23, 2026
The council took the first reading of an ordinance creating objective design standards for high-density housing and modifying design review — a reform Councilmember Cole has pushed since 2022, aimed at making housing approvals faster and more predictable while protecting neighborhood character.
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