DCD assistant director Cecilia Olson outlined structural reorganization of Title 21 (applications, review, notice, decisions, enforcement), changes to application timelines and notice requirements, and a public comment period beginning Oct. 5 with a Board hearing Oct. 26 and adoption planned for Nov. 9.

Commissioners spent substantial time redlining a proposed consolidated land‑use code, debating ADU size caps (50% vs. 1,200 sq ft), owner‑occupation and short‑term rental language, family definitions, camping time limits, and many definitions; staff will redline edits, research other jurisdictions, and return for further readings and a planned County Commission packet in June.