This seemingly small change is one that will save builders both time and money.

The report’s executive summary points out that developers have exceeded the minimum 20-year tree canopy coverage required by approximately 25%.

The purpose of these revisions is to bring the codes into full legal compliance, to align the codes, and to make the codes more user-friendly and streamlined for both applicant and staff, including administrative review for long plats.

The Duvall City Council heard a presentation from staff to revive an ordinance from 2016 to allow a cottage housing demonstration project. The ordinance was applicable for one year, however no demonstration was built and the project sunset in 2017.

The amendment is largely focused on reorganization and consolidation of the subdivision code, but includes some larger positive changes.