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  • Land Use and Sustainability Committee — Minutes 2026-07-01

    Jul 1, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Seattle Land Use and Sustainability Committee met on July 1, 2026, with five members present (Councilmembers Lin, Strauss, Foster, Hollingsworth, and Rinck), presided over by Councilmember Lin. The Committee unanimously voted 5–0 to recommend City Council confirmation of six Seattle Planning Commission appointments and reappointments: T.J. Stutman (term to April 15, 2028), Amir Ehsaei (term to April 15, 2029), Hailey P. Karcher (term to April 15, 2029), Patrick W. Taylor (term to April 15, 2029), and reappointments of P Xiomara Alvarez and Andrew L. Dannenberg (both terms to April 15, 2029). The Committee held a public hearing and discussed CB 121215, relating to Council land use decision processes and amendments to Seattle Municipal Code sections 23.76.050, 23.76.062, and 25.05.680, and discussed CB 121243, relating to temporary zoning regulations for housing projects with Mandatory Housing Affordability requirements and Design Review exemptions.

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Land Use and Sustainability Committee — Minutes 2026-06-17

Jun 17, 2026

·Seattle, WA
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The Land Use and Sustainability Committee met on June 17, 2026, to consider three reappointments to the Equitable Development Initiative Advisory Board and review sustainability and planning initiatives. The Committee unanimously recommended confirmation of Jamie Madden for a term to February 28, 2027, and Sophia Benalfew and Diana Paredes each for terms to February 29, 2028, with all four present members voting in favor. The Committee also heard information items on the Office of Sustainability and Environment's Food Access Programs and the Office of Planning and Community Development's Subarea Plans Overview, and discussed an ordinance amending Seattle Municipal Code sections 23.76.050, 23.76.062, and 25.05.680 to clarify processes for Council land use decisions.

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  • Land Use and Sustainability Committee — Minutes 2026-05-06

    May 6, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Land Use and Sustainability Committee met on May 6, 2026, at 9:38 a.m., with five members present (Councilmembers Lin, Strauss, Foster, Hollingsworth, and Rinck). The Committee unanimously recommended (5–0) that City Council pass CB 121171, which repeals Ordinance 127191 to remove residential use allowances within the Stadium Transition Area Overlay District. The Committee also unanimously recommended (5–0) passage of CB 121195 as amended, which expands interim provisions for transitional encampment capacity under Seattle Municipal Code Sections 23.42.054 and 23.42.056. The Committee discussed a Clerk File application from Eagle Rock Ventures and 5201 Rainier, LLC, seeking an extension of a contract rezone for property at 5201 Rainier Avenue South, originally approved under Ordinance 125632. The meeting adjourned at 11:43 a.m.

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  • Land Use and Sustainability Committee — Minutes 2026-04-29

    Apr 29, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Land Use and Sustainability Committee met on April 29, 2026, from 9:38 a.m. to 12:07 p.m., with Councilmembers Lin, Foster, Hollingsworth, Rinck, and Rivera present and Councilmember Strauss excused. The Committee recommended confirmation of Lylianna Allala as Director of the Office of Sustainability and Environment by a vote of 4–0 in favor. The Committee also heard an information item on the Office of Sustainability and Environment Overview and Climate Action Plan and discussed Council Bill 121195, an ordinance relating to interim provisions to expand the capacity of transitional encampments under Seattle Municipal Code Sections 23.42.054 and 23.42.056.

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  • Land Use and Sustainability Committee — Minutes 2026-04-15

    Apr 15, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Seattle Land Use and Sustainability Committee met on April 15, 2026, from 9:32 a.m. to 11:35 a.m., with five council members present under the presiding officer Councilmember Lin. The committee discussed two ordinances: CB 121195, which addresses interim provisions to expand transitional encampment capacity and amends Seattle Municipal Code Sections 23.42.054 and 23.42.056; and CB 121196, which rezones land in five neighborhoods (University District, Fremont, Madison/Miller, Rainier Beach, and Downtown) to increase housing supply, remove barriers to passive house and mass timber construction, and support conversion of commercial space to housing. Both council bills were discussed but no votes or formal actions are recorded in the minutes.

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  • Select Committee on the Comprehensive Plan — Minutes 4/6/2026

    Apr 6, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Select Committee on the Comprehensive Plan held a meeting on April 6, 2026, to discuss and hold a public hearing on Council Bill 121173, which proposes significant amendments to Seattle's land use and zoning regulations in Chapter 23.32 of the Seattle Municipal Code. The ordinance would modify the Official Land Use Map across numerous pages and amend or repeal several sections of the municipal code related to zoning regulations. The committee, with six of nine members present, conducted the public hearing across multiple sessions throughout the day, beginning at 9:35 a.m. and continuing with recesses until at least 6:02 p.m.

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  • Select Committee on the Comprehensive Plan — Minutes 2026-04-06

    Apr 6, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Seattle Select Committee on the Comprehensive Plan met on April 6, 2026, to review Council Bill 121173, an ordinance amending Seattle's land use and zoning code (Chapter 23.32 of the Seattle Municipal Code) across 97 pages of the Official Land Use Map and modifying multiple sections of the Municipal Code while repealing four existing sections. The committee, presided over by Councilmember Lin with six members present (Eddie Lin, Dan Strauss, Dionne Foster, Joy Hollingsworth, Alexis Mercedes Rinck, and Maritza Rivera), held a public hearing on the ordinance beginning at 9:35 a.m., then reconvened in multiple sessions throughout the day (3:04 p.m., 5:19 p.m., and 6:02 p.m.) to continue discussion. Three council members (Robert Kettle, Debora Juarez, and Rob Saka) were excused from the meeting.

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  • Land Use and Sustainability Committee — Minutes 2026-03-18

    Mar 18, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Land Use and Sustainability Committee met on March 18, 2026, with three members present (Councilmembers Lin, Foster, and Rinck) to conduct committee business. The committee recommended passage of CB 121152, an ordinance adopting permanent floodplain regulations consistent with FEMA standards and the February 2020 updated National Flood Insurance Rate Maps, with a 3–0 vote in favor, repealing Ordinances 126113 and 126536 and amending Chapter 25.06 and Section 25.09.030 of the Seattle Municipal Code. The committee also discussed CB 121171, which would repeal Ordinance 127191 to eliminate residential use allowances within the Stadium Transition Area Overlay District under Chapter 23.74 of the Seattle Municipal Code. The meeting was called to order at 9:33 a.m. and adjourned at 9:45 a.m.

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  • Land Use and Sustainability Committee — Minutes 2026-02-18

    Feb 18, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Land Use and Sustainability Committee met on February 18, 2026, at 9:32 a.m., with four members present and one late arrival (Joy Hollingsworth). The committee discussed Council Bill 121152, which adopts permanent floodplain regulations aligned with Federal Emergency Management Agency standards, incorporates the February 2020 updated National Flood Insurance Rate Maps, and repeals Ordinances 126113 and 126536 while amending Chapter 25.06 and Section 25.09.030 of the Seattle Municipal Code. The meeting adjourned at 9:56 a.m.

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  • Land Use and Sustainability Committee — Minutes 2026-02-04

    Feb 4, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Seattle Land Use and Sustainability Committee met on February 4, 2026, from 9:32 a.m. to 10:54 a.m., with four members present (Councilmembers Lin, Strauss, Foster, and Rinck) and one excused absence. The Committee recommended City Council pass two amended ordinances: CB 121093, which revises environmental review thresholds and addresses transportation-related, archaeological, and cultural resource preservation requirements in the Seattle Municipal Code; and CB 121135, which revises requirements for transportation impact analyses, transportation management plans, and construction management plans. Both ordinances were approved unanimously 4–0, with no opposing votes.

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  • Land Use Committee — Minutes 2025-12-03

    Dec 3, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Seattle Land Use Committee met on December 3, 2025, from 2:03 p.m. to 3:22 p.m., with five members present including Presiding Officer Councilmember Lin. The committee discussed CB 121135, an ordinance revising transportation impact analyses, transportation management plans, and construction management plans through amendments to multiple sections of the Seattle Municipal Code including Chapters 23.52, 23.48, 23.49, 23.50A, 23.71, and 23.90. The committee also discussed CB 121093, an ordinance revising environmental review thresholds and transportation-related, archaeological, and cultural resource preservation requirements in Chapters 22.170, 23.52, and 25.05 of the Seattle Municipal Code. Additionally, the committee heard an information item on FEMA Floodplains Legislation (Inf 2806).

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  • Land Use Committee — Minutes 2025-10-31

    Oct 31, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Seattle Land Use Committee met on October 31, 2025, with three members present (Mark Solomon, Debora Juarez, Alexis Mercedes Rinck) to confirm five appointments to the Equitable Development Initiative Advisory Board. All five appointees—Stephanie Lachman (term to February 28, 2026), Eric Alipio (term to February 28, 2027), Amira Beasley (term to February 29, 2028), Ernesto Oliva (term to February 29, 2028), and E.N. West (term to February 29, 2028)—were approved unanimously 3–0 by the committee and recommended for City Council confirmation. The committee also held a public hearing on and discussed Council Bill 121093, which amends Seattle Municipal Code provisions related to land use, zoning, environmental review thresholds, transportation requirements, and cultural resource preservation, and heard an information item on State Environmental Policy Act threshold exemptions for transportation management plans.

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  • Select Committee on the Comprehensive Plan — Minutes 2025-09-19

    Sep 19, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Select Committee on the Comprehensive Plan met on September 19, 2025, at 2:04 p.m. with nine members present, presided over by Councilmember Hollingsworth. The committee convened in a closed executive session from 2:05 p.m. to 3:29 p.m. to discuss pending, potential, or actual litigation. The committee then considered CB 120993, an ordinance relating to land use and zoning that implements a major update of Neighborhood Residential zones and modifies development standards to comply with state laws, amending Chapter 23.32 and multiple chapters of the Seattle Municipal Code, along with numerous pages of the Official Land Use Map.

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  • Select Committee on the Comprehensive Plan — Minutes 2025-09-18

    Sep 18, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Select Committee on the Comprehensive Plan met on September 18, 2025, at 9:36 a.m. in the Seattle City Hall Council Chamber with seven members present and one late arrival. The committee voted unanimously 8–0 to recommend passage of CB 120985, an ordinance that repeals and replaces the Seattle Comprehensive Plan with a major update including new goals, policies, elements, and a new Future Land Use Map, and amends 127 sections of the Seattle Municipal Code. The committee recessed at 12:20 p.m. and reconvened at 12:35 p.m.

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  • Select Committee on the Comprehensive Plan — Minutes 2025-09-17

    Sep 17, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Select Committee on the Comprehensive Plan met on September 17, 2025, at 2:02 p.m. in Seattle City Council Chamber with 7 members present and 1 late arrival. The committee considered Council Bill 120985, a major ordinance repealing and replacing the Seattle Comprehensive Plan with new goals, policies, elements, and a Future Land Use Map, along with amendments to numerous sections of the Seattle Municipal Code related to land use and zoning. By unanimous consent with all 8 voting members in favor and none opposed, the committee postponed CB 120985 to September 18, 2025.

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  • Land Use Committee — Minutes 2025-09-15

    Sep 15, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Seattle Land Use Committee met on September 15, 2025, with five members present (Solomon, Strauss, Juarez, Rinck, Rivera) to conduct four items of business. The committee unanimously recommended City Council approval of a contract rezone for 352 Roy Street, changing the zoning from Seattle Mixed Uptown 65-foot height limit to 85-foot height limit with Mandatory Housing Affordability overlay, with a related ordinance (CB 121074) also recommended unanimously. The committee also unanimously recommended passage of CB 121045, which updates timelines for City review of land use permits by amending Seattle Municipal Code Sections 23.76.005 and 23.76.010 and amending Resolution 31602. A fourth item, CB 121047, relating to construction codes and substantial alteration requirements for buildings greater than 7,000 square feet, was recommended for passage, with voting results recorded as incomplete in the minutes.

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  • Select Committee on the Comprehensive Plan — Minutes 2025-09-12

    Sep 12, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Select Committee on the Comprehensive Plan met on September 12, 2025, at 9:35 a.m. in the Seattle City Council Chamber with nine members present, presided over by Councilmember Hollingsworth. The committee discussed and held a public hearing on CB 120985, an ordinance that repeals and replaces the Seattle Comprehensive Plan with new goals, policies, elements, and a Future Land Use Map, amending numerous sections of the Seattle Municipal Code related to land use and zoning. The committee also discussed CB 120993, an ordinance implementing a major update of Neighborhood Residential zones and modifying development standards in other zones to comply with state laws by amending Chapter 23.32 of the Seattle Municipal Code.

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  • Land Use Committee — Minutes 2025-09-03

    Sep 3, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Seattle Land Use Committee met on September 3, 2025, with five members present (Mark Solomon, Dan Strauss, Debora Juarez, Alexis Mercedes Rinck, and Maritza Rivera) to address six land use items. The Committee recommended approval of a waiver to install 32 netting poles at Jefferson Park Golf Course (CF 314536), approved unanimously 5–0. The Committee recommended passage as amended of the Roots to Roofs Bonus Pilot Program ordinance (CB 121011), which adds new Sections 23.40.090 through 23.40.097 to the Seattle Municipal Code, with a 4–1 vote in favor (Rivera opposed). A contract rezone application for 352 Roy Street to increase the height limit from 65 feet to 85 feet (CF 314534) was discussed, and an ordinance updating land use permit review timelines (CB 121045) was heard at a public hearing but not voted on during the meeting.

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  • Land Use Committee — Minutes 2025-08-06

    Aug 6, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Seattle Land Use Committee met on August 6, 2025, at 2:03 p.m. with five members present and one excused. The Committee recommended passage of CB 121009, which amends Seattle Municipal Code Sections 23.22.024, 23.22.064, 23.22.066, 23.22.070, 23.22.072, 23.22.074, and 23.22.078 and repeals Subchapter IV (Sections 23.22.082, 23.22.084, 23.22.086, and 23.22.088) to update subdivision procedures, with a 4–0 vote in favor from Councilmembers Solomon, Strauss, Juarez, and Rinck. The Committee also discussed CF 314536 regarding installation of 32 netting poles at Jefferson Park Golf Course and three additional council bills: CB 121049 for rezoning land in the Lake City neighborhood, CB 121047 limiting substantial alteration requirements to buildings exceeding 7,000 square feet, and CB 121045 updating timelines for City review of land use permits. The meeting adjourned at 3:31 p.m.

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  • Select Committee on the Comprehensive Plan — Minutes 2025-08-04

    Aug 4, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Select Committee on the Comprehensive Plan met on August 4, 2025, with 8 members present and 1 excused, presided over by Councilmember Joy Hollingsworth. The committee discussed CB 120985, an ordinance relating to land use and zoning that repeals and replaces the Seattle Comprehensive Plan with new goals, policies, elements, and a Future Land Use Map, amending over 100 sections of the Seattle Municipal Code. The committee also discussed CB 120993, an ordinance implementing a major update of Neighborhood Residential zones and modifying development standards in other zones to comply with state laws by amending Chapter 23.32 of the Seattle Municipal Code.

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  • Land Use Committee — Minutes 2025-07-02

    Jul 2, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Seattle Land Use Committee met on July 2, 2025, and unanimously confirmed two reappointments to the Seattle Planning Commission: Dhyana Quintanar Solares and Kelabe Tewolde, each for terms extending to April 15, 2028 (3–0 votes). The Committee also discussed two ordinances: CB 121009, which amends Seattle Municipal Code sections 23.22.024, 23.22.064, 23.22.066, 23.22.070, 23.22.072, 23.22.074, and 23.22.078 and repeals Subchapter IV (sections 23.22.082–23.22.088) to update subdivision procedures; and CB 121011, which establishes the Roots to Roofs Bonus Pilot Program by adding new sections 23.40.090–23.40.097 to the Municipal Code. Three members were present (Solomon, Strauss, Rinck) with two excused (Moore, Rivera). The meeting began at 2:03 p.m. and adjourned at 2:50 p.m.

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  • Select Committee on the Comprehensive Plan — Minutes 2025-06-23

    Jun 23, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Select Committee on the Comprehensive Plan held a meeting on June 23, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. in Seattle's City Council Chamber, presided over by Councilmember Joy Hollingsworth with six members present, one excused, and two arriving late. The committee considered CB 120985, an ordinance to repeal and replace the Seattle Comprehensive Plan with new goals, policies, and elements including a new Future Land Use Map, and amended numerous sections of the Seattle Municipal Code related to land use and zoning. The committee also discussed CB 120993, an ordinance implementing a major update to Neighborhood Residential zones and modifying development standards to comply with state laws. A public hearing was held for CB 120985, and both bills were discussed in committee.

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  • Select Committee on the Comprehensive Plan — Minutes 2025-06-13

    Jun 13, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Select Committee on the Comprehensive Plan met on June 13, 2025, at 9:32 a.m. in the Seattle City Council Chamber, with 7 members present, 1 excused, and 1 late arrival. The committee discussed CB 120985, an ordinance relating to a major update of the Seattle Comprehensive Plan that would repeal and replace the existing plan with new goals, policies, elements, and a Future Land Use Map, amending 109 sections of the Seattle Municipal Code. The committee also discussed CB 120993, an ordinance implementing a major update of Neighborhood Residential zones and modifying development standards to comply with state laws, amending Chapter 23.32 of the Seattle Municipal Code.

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  • Land Use Committee — Minutes 2025-06-04

    Jun 4, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Seattle Land Use Committee met on June 4, 2025, with five members present (Solomon, Strauss, Moore, Rinck, and Rivera) to consider land use and zoning matters. The Committee recommended passage of CB 120975, an ordinance addressing signage, light rail transit facility permitting, and amendments to 31 sections of the Seattle Municipal Code, with a unanimous 5–0 vote in favor. The Committee also heard an information item on Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED). The meeting began at 2:10 p.m. and adjourned at 4:02 p.m.

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  • Land Use Committee — Minutes 2025-05-29

    May 29, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Seattle Land Use Committee met on May 29, 2025, at 2:07 p.m. with four members present and one late arrival (Councilmember Strauss). The committee unanimously recommended confirmation of Molly Spetalnick's reappointment to the Seattle Design Commission for a term ending February 28, 2027, with a 4–0 vote in favor. The committee also discussed CB 120975, an ordinance relating to land use, zoning, and signage that clarifies requirements and supports efficient permitting for light rail transit facilities, amending numerous sections of the Seattle Municipal Code. The meeting adjourned at 3:02 p.m.

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  • Select Committee on the Comprehensive Plan — Minutes 2025-05-21

    May 21, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Select Committee on the Comprehensive Plan met on May 21, 2025, from 2:04 p.m. to 3:28 p.m. with nine members present, including Presiding Officer Councilmember Hollingsworth. The committee voted 9–0 to recommend passage of CB 120969, an ordinance implementing interim controls to comply with state laws and establishing a workplan for permanent legislation by amending 29 sections of the Seattle Municipal Code related to land use and zoning.

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  • Select Committee on the Comprehensive Plan — Minutes 2025-05-19

    May 19, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Select Committee on the Comprehensive Plan held a meeting on May 19, 2025, with 9 members present including Presiding Officer Councilmember Joy Hollingsworth. The committee conducted a public hearing and discussion on Council Bill 120969, an ordinance relating to land use and zoning that implements interim controls to comply with state laws and establishes a workplan for permanent legislation, amending 29 sections of the Seattle Municipal Code including sections 23.22, 23.24, 23.34, 23.44, 23.45, 23.53, 23.54, 23.84A, and 25.09. The meeting began at 9:32 a.m., recessed at 11:13 a.m., resumed at 4:03 p.m., and concluded at 6:19 p.m.

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  • Land Use Committee — Minutes 2025-05-12

    May 12, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Seattle Land Use Committee met on May 12, 2025, at 9:35 a.m. with five members present, presided over by Councilmember Solomon. The committee discussed CB 120975, an ordinance relating to land use and zoning that addresses signage, clarifies requirements for light rail transit facility permitting, and amends multiple sections of the Seattle Municipal Code including Sections 23.40 through 23.88 and Sections 25.08 through 25.11. The meeting adjourned at 10:47 a.m.

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  • Select Committee on the Comprehensive Plan — Minutes 2025-05-07

    May 7, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Seattle Select Committee on the Comprehensive Plan held a meeting on May 7, 2025, at 2:03 p.m. in the City Council Chamber, presided over by Councilmember Hollingsworth with nine members present. The committee discussed Council Bill 120969, an ordinance relating to land use and zoning that implements interim controls to comply with state laws and amends 31 sections of the Seattle Municipal Code covering zoning and land use regulations. The meeting adjourned at 2:48 p.m.

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  • Land Use Committee — Minutes 2025-04-17

    Apr 17, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
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    On April 17, 2025, the Seattle Land Use Committee met with four members present (Solomon, Strauss, Moore, Rinck) to conduct five appointment items and two ordinance discussions. The Committee unanimously recommended (4–0) confirmation of Raymond W. Gastil and Shirin Masoudi as new members of the Seattle Design Commission, and reappointment of Phoebe Erin Bogert, Ben Gist, and Kevin O'Neill as chair and member, all for terms ending February 28, 2027. CB 120949, an ordinance amending Seattle Municipal Code sections to expand accessory dwelling unit options per state legislation, was discussed following a public hearing but no recommendation vote was recorded. CB 120948, relating to construction code extensions for certain projects and building permits, was recommended for passage as amended by a 4–0 vote.

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