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Amendment to Permit Regulations (Calendar No. 35,420)

Original title: b. AMENDMENT TO CALENDAR NO. 35,420 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER MORRELL Brief: An amendment to clarify language, extend the length of temporary permits, and to expand appeal rights, and otherwise to provide in respect thereto. Annotation: (This matter was introduced 4/23/26).

Record date · April 23, 2026

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What This Bill Does

This document outlines a proposed amendment to city permit regulations that would have clarified language, extended the duration of temporary permits, and expanded the rights of residents to appeal permit decisions. The proposal was introduced by Councilmember Morrell on April 23, 2026, but has since been .

Why it matters

The proposal would have changed the duration and appeal process for temporary permits, but because the measure was , no changes to current permit rules will take effect.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Temporary permit holders

The group would have been subject to new permit durations and expanded appeal processes had the amendment passed.

Directly affected

Councilmember Morrell

The sponsor who introduced and subsequently withdrew the amendment.

Key Facts

The amendment was officially withdrawn.
The proposal sought to extend the duration of temporary permits.
The proposal sought to expand appeal rights for permit-related decisions.
The proposal sought to clarify existing language in Calendar No. 35,420.

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The matter was introduced by Councilmember Morrell on April 23, 2026.
The file associated with this amendment is TMP-2247.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are the rules for temporary permits changing?

No. Although an amendment was proposed to extend permit lengths and expand appeal rights, the measure was .

What was the purpose of this amendment?

The amendment intended to clarify language, extend temporary permit durations, and increase appeal rights for permit holders.

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