Commission weighs parking‑code research, exemptions and creative curbspace options

Sep 23, 2026

Pullman commissioners asked staff to research parking innovations — reduced minimums, smart loading zones, and strategies to repurpose oversized retail lots — while staff cautioned that recent state law changes already create several new exemptions.

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A lengthy commission discussion focused on parking policy and how Pullman might update its code. Commissioners suggested investigating innovative approaches — such as reservable 'smart' loading zones for deliveries and more easily managed short‑term drop‑off space — and requested that staff contact local developers and business owners to understand historic lot sizing decisions.

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