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Committee adopts comp-plan docket for 2026 study, rejects removal of Alki from study list
Summary
The select committee approved resolution 32183 to docket items for a 2026 comprehensive-plan work program, including studies of neighborhood centers, height limits, amenity-area requirements and tree protections; a separate motion to remove Alki (Elkai) from study failed.
The Seattle City Council select committee approved resolution 32183 on Thursday, adopting a docket of items for potential amendments to the city's comprehensive plan in 2026 and asking city departments to analyze specific topics and return with proposals. The committee voted to send the resolution to full council after adopting several targeted amendments.
Why it matters: the resolution directs the Office of Planning and Community Development (OPCD) and other departments to study items that could shape zoning, neighborhood centers and development incentives in a future comp-plan update; the committee also added language asking OPCD to develop proposals and SEPA analysis for reducing or eliminating required amenity areas in certain zones.
Key outcomes - Docket adoption: Committee Chair Joy Hollingsworth moved that the committee recommend adoption of resolution 32183; the committee voted in favor (9-0) after several amendments were adopted. - Study items: The resolution asks departments to analyze accessory dwelling unit (ADU) regulations, environmentally critical areas, frequent-transit…
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