Council voted to waive the three‑touch rule and approved eight on‑call engineering contracts (David Evans, Geoengineers, OTAC, Pace) to handle Sound Transit BRT permit review and general right‑of‑way permit overflow; council members raised concerns about conflicts of interest and city arborist capacity for the 522 corridor.

The Senate Local Government Committee moved engrossed 2nd Substitute House Bill 2418 out of committee after adopting a striking amendment clarifying referral completeness for special purpose districts and switching some review limits to business‑day deadlines; the committee approved the bill by voice vote despite a 'without recommendation' from Senator Torres citing local costs.

The Senate Local Government Committee adopted a striking amendment to engrossed second substitute House Bill 2418, which tightens procedural completeness rules for permit reviews, sets business-day review deadlines, and requires refunds if deadlines are missed; the committee passed the bill by voice vote after a senator raised local-government cost and implementation concerns.

Planning Commission holds public hearing to conclude review of housing code amendments.

Officials plan to review right of way permits and establish utility restrictions for safety.

County Commissioner RJ Donovan told the area plan commission that John Graves will serve as lead building inspector for 2026 (sharing the role with Payne Smith), and requested the APC recommend updated building-permit fees that have not been raised since 1975.

Council discusses three key text amendments to align local codes with state legislation.

After public concern and additional discussion, the jury tabled a permit by Garrett Coats, rescinded an earlier blanket approval of two permits, tabled BP America’s permit for more information, and approved Purdue Oil & Gas’s permit.