Supervisors adopt ordinance package to streamline permits and update housing rules, with Montecito modifications The Board approved an ordinance-streamlining and housing-accommodation package to modernize permit processes and update open-space, density and commercial-depth rules; the board accepted several Montecito-specific recommendations and clarified 'primary street frontage' language for neighborhood-commercial zones.

Santa Barbara County just adopted a groundbreaking ordinance package to simplify housing permits and zoning rules, aiming to balance growth with community needs.

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Bill would let transit authorities file early permits; local officials urge owner-notice safeguards House Bill 25-17 would allow regional transit authorities to apply early for land use and technical permits and to construct rail guideway facilities that may exceed local development standards where necessary; sponsors said concurrent permitting could reduce uncertainty and save months, while local governments asked for property-owner notice protections.

House Bill 25-17 is set to revolutionize transit project permitting in Washington, potentially saving months of delays while local officials push for crucial owner-notice safeguards.

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Franklin City Council proposes streamlined permit process for minor amendments in industrial park Council discusses easing permitting for small projects to benefit local businesses.

Franklin's Economic Development Commission just voted to streamline the permitting process for small business projects, potentially cutting approval time in half!

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