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Edmonds council adopts street-vacation code update after hours of debate on notice, appraisals and compensation
Summary
The Edmonds City Council on Aug. 4 adopted updates to the city's street-vacation code, setting a 60-day appeal window, requiring applicants to select appraisers from a City-approved list of at least four, expanding noticing from 300 to 400 feet and keeping a posting requirement for residents despite a failed amendment to remove it.
The Edmonds City Council on Aug. 4 adopted an ordinance revising the city's street-vacation code, voting unanimously after staff presentations, public comment and multiple amendments to the draft language. The code changes set procedural criteria for approving vacations and adjust timelines and noticing requirements that will apply to future requests to vacate public right-of-way.
The update, presented by City staff during the meeting, includes a requirement that applicants choose an appraiser from a city-approved list containing at least four appraisers; extends the appeal period from 30 to 60 days; revises noticing from 300 feet to 400 feet; and clarifies that survey data requirements will apply within 50 feet of the subject property. The ordinance retains language that requires applicants to post notice on the property and makes clear applicants, not the city, are responsible for tenant notification.
The council discussed several specific…
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