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Council reviews Phase 2 code amendments: neighborhood‑scale commercial, parking minimums and bicycle parking proposals
Summary
City planners presented draft Phase 2 code amendments to allow neighborhood‑scale commercial uses, remove off‑street parking minimums and require updated bicycle‑parking standards; staff requested council feedback and scheduled a public hearing for June 17.
City planners presented draft Phase 2 code amendments aimed at implementing the 2024 Imagine Bothell comprehensive plan, including provisions to allow neighborhood‑scale commercial uses in residential areas, proposals to remove off‑street parking minimums, and new bicycle‑parking standards. Council provided feedback and requested follow‑up analysis on a few specifics.
Jacqueline Sampson, a city planner, told council the Phase 2 work aligns the municipal code with the comprehensive plan and responds to state and regional guidance. “The purpose of the Phase 2 code updates is to align the Bothell Municipal Code with the city's values and vision around future development as highlighted in the 2024 Imagine Bothell comprehensive plan,” Sampson said.
What staff proposed
- Neighborhood‑scale commercial: Staff proposed permitting small, neighborhood‑scaled retail in targeted zones and recommended a proportional approach: commercial area limited to 30% of the site’s net billable area with a floor of 1,800…
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