Development Review and Permitting Reform
Summary
Astoria's permitting process has been slow and confusing, partly because the city has long accepted incomplete applications and engineering is stretched thin by capital projects. The audit will recommend fixes like a single intake point and a dedicated engineer for private development review.
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Last discussed Mar 23, 2026.
Impact analysis
Fixing the process may require new staff resources, possibly a dedicated development review engineer.
Anyone building, remodeling, or opening a business in Astoria should see faster, clearer answers from the city.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council Work Session - Mar 23, 2026
A consultant audit found Astoria's permitting process suffers from incomplete applications, fragmented workflows, and limited technology integration, making development slower and less predictable. The city is now planning phased fixes, from better application materials to a possible new Site Plan Review process and added engineering staff.
City Council Work Session - Jan 26, 2026
Astoria's permitting process has been slow and confusing, partly because the city has long accepted incomplete applications and engineering is stretched thin by capital projects. The audit will recommend fixes like a single intake point and a dedicated engineer for private development review.
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