Planning commission expedites housekeeping text amendment to Title 17

The Planning Commission approved a housekeeping text amendment to Title 17 that corrects cross‑references, duplicate language, spellings and department names.

Seth Harrison presented the amendments and explained they were procedural corrections to parts of the zoning code where water services and other departments are referenced. Because the changes do not alter code interpretation, staff recommended an exception to the commission’s rule that text amendments receive two hearings.

Commissioner Lesley moved to suspend the two‑hearing rule and to adopt the amendments at the same hearing; the motion was seconded and approved by voice vote. Lisa (staff) noted this would be a rare use of the exception and that text amendments will usually return for a second hearing.

The commission closed the public hearing with no speakers. The amendment takes effect per the commission’s adoption and will be reflected in future Title 17 publications.