Planning Commission Public Hearing - June 3

The Mercer Island Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at 6 p.m. at the Mercer Island Community and Events Center regarding proposed updates to the Comprehensive Plan and Development Code as well as a proposed Station Subarea Plan. These revisions address a Growth Management Hearings Board order to expand affordable housing capacity, implement a new Station Subarea Plan, and adopt anti-displacement measures. Project documents available for public review and comment include:

The public hearing is the primary opportunity for the community to provide feedback to the Planning Commission and City Council on these matters. Residents may participate in the public hearing in person or via Zoom. Written comments are accepted via email to planning.commission@mercerisland.gov until the hearing adjourns. Detailed instructions on how to comment live during the public hearing will be available online on or before May 29, 2026, at https://www.mercerisland.gov/bc-pc. Submitting written comments and/or participating in this hearing is required to establish standing for any future appeals.

The Planning Commission will finalize its recommendation on updating the Comprehensive Plan and Development code as well as the proposed Station Subarea Plan on June 10 and present those recommendations to the City Council on June 16. The City Council will consider the recommended amendments in July.

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