Objective Design Standards and Wildland Construction
Summary
A checklist of measurable design rules for new housing — walkway setbacks, facade variety, building heights — meant to replace subjective review under state 'builder's remedy' law. The draft returns for formal commission action in May or June, then goes to the council.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
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Last discussed Apr 23, 2026.
Impact analysis
Fire-resistant materials add roughly 2-3% (about $13,000 per $500,000) to construction costs for developers.
Residents get predictable, enforceable design rules for new development.
Developers and homebuyers absorb the modest added construction cost.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Planning Commission Meeting - Apr 23, 2026
A checklist of measurable design rules for new housing — walkway setbacks, facade variety, building heights — meant to replace subjective review under state 'builder's remedy' law. The draft returns for formal commission action in May or June, then goes to the council.
Planning Commission Meeting - Apr 9, 2026
Commissioner Epstein pushed twice to have wildland deterrent construction included, where feasible, in the city's Objective Design Standards. Staff agreed to pass the request along before the April 23 workshop.
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