Planning Commission readies modest updates to development rules; fences and tree requirements considered

Sep 16, 2026

Planning Commission plans to provide council with current and updated versions of development regulations that would be limited to required items to preserve grant eligibility; topics under consideration include fencing rules, a tree/shrub planting requirement for new construction, and e-bike regulation alignment with RCWs.

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Marcia Manley told council that the Planning Commission met Sept. 14 to discuss development regulations and intends to furnish council with both the current document and a proposed update. Manley emphasized that the commission does not plan sweeping changes, focusing instead on required items tied to grant eligibility.

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