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Planning staff propose lowering planned residential development minimum from 2.5 to 1.5 acres to aid infill

5842651 · September 24, 2025
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Summary

A technical code amendment would reduce the minimum size for planned residential developments (PRDs) to 1.5 acres and clarify permitted modifications and applicant burden of proof; the planning commission will hold a public hearing in October and forward a recommendation to council for possible adoption Nov. 4.

Mill Creek, Wash. — Planning staff presented a proposed, targeted code amendment on Sept. 23 to the city’s Planned Area Development (PAD) regulations to make PADs more usable for infill and redevelopment.

Justin Horn, planner, said the amendment is a narrow, pre‑technical change intended to increase flexibility for infill by…

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