City Council Public Hearing - July 7, 2026

On July 7, the City Council will hold the first reading of the ordinances that will amend the Comprehensive Plan and Development Code as a part of the GMA compliance effort. The draft ordinances include the recommendations of the Planning Commission.

The City Council is also asked to provide direction on an additional amendment to the Development Code that was recommended by the Washington Department of Commerce. This proposed amendment would revise the definitions of Social Service Transitional Housing and Special Needs Group Housing to remove Transitional Housing from the former and add it to the latter.

Further details are included in the materials linked below:

  • Agenda Bill 6960: GMA Compliance - Comprehensive Plan Amendments (First Reading Ord. No. 26-09)
    • Exhibit 1: Ordinance 26-09
    • Exhibit 2: WA Department of Commerce Comment Letter Dated June 23, 2026
  • Agenda Bill 6961: GMA Compliance - Title 19 MICC Amendments (First Reading Ord. No. 26C-10)
    • Exhibit 1: Ordinance No. 26C-10
    • Exhibit 2: WA Department of Commerce Comment Letter Dated June 23, 2026

Please see the City Council July 7, 2026, meeting webpage for information on how to attend in person or virtually, and how to register to speak during the Public Appearances portion of the agenda.

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