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Edmonds residents urge caution on neighborhood centers and hubs zoning changes
Summary
At a July 22 public hearing, city staff described a permanent ordinance to replace an interim neighborhood centers and hubs zoning rule; residents raised concerns about steep slopes at Westgate, traffic and infrastructure limits in North Edmonds, tree loss, and the maintenance and design of required common spaces.
Edmonds — City staff opened a public hearing July 22 on a permanent ordinance to replace an interim zoning rule for neighborhood centers and hubs, then heard roughly 20 minutes of public comment urging slower, more targeted change.
The ordinance presented by staff would convert the interim mixed‑use zone adopted in January into permanent development regulations aimed at encouraging walkable local services and a range of new housing types. “We tried to set development regulations or design standards that allow a variety of developments, and also provide community spaces to go to,” said Yousha, a city staff member, during the hearing.
The issue matters to residents because the zoning changes could allow greater density in short, focused areas of the city and affect tree cover, stormwater runoff and traffic patterns. Several speakers said the details…
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