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Council approves annexation of four Rupert Road parcels, sets RM-6 zoning; two councilmembers dissent
Summary
The West Richland City Council voted 5–2 on July 15 to annex four parcels off Rupert Road (Short Plat 2570, Lots 1–4), apply RM-6 zoning, and allocate proportionate share of city indebtedness; two councilmembers expressed concerns about annexing property owners who had not requested it.
The West Richland City Council approved Ordinance 19-25 on July 15 to annex four parcels off Rupert Road (Lots 1–4 of Short Plat 2570) into city limits and to assign a Residential Medium (RM-6) zoning classification. The ordinance passed with five votes in favor and two opposed (Councilmembers Kate Moran and May Hayes).
Public works director Roscoe Slade told council the parcels include property the city purchased in February 2001 and that Lot 3 contains the city’s Well 9. Two of the four lots (Lots 1 and 3) are city-owned; the other two are privately owned. Slade said the annexation application used the 60% petition method in RCW 35A.14.120, and staff reported the petition…
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