The commission and public want to ensure the new code is clear and unambiguous to prevent developers from winning legal challenges due to interpretation issues, referencing a state law that favors landowners in such cases.
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Clearer codes can reduce legal costs for the city and provide more certainty for developers.
The city, developers, and property owners by having clear rules.
The city could be harmed if ambiguous language leads to unfavorable legal outcomes.