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Council schedules second readings to renew interim temporary‑use and residential parking rules
Summary
The council voted to schedule second readings for two ordinances renewing interim regulations: one governing temporary uses and outdoor dining (ordinance 25CO7) and another updating residential parking rules to comply with Washington’s SB 6015 (ordinance 25CO8).
Mercer Island City Council on May 6 moved to schedule second readings for two ordinances that would renew interim regulations: ordinance 25CO7 (temporary uses and outdoor dining) and ordinance 25CO8 (residential parking changes responsive to Senate Bill 6015). Both items were presented by planning staff; the council scheduled second readings for May 20.
Why it matters: renewing the interim rules extends existing local requirements while permanent regulations are drafted; SB 6015 changes state law on how parking is counted and required municipalities to adjust municipal code and standards.
Details - Temporary uses and outdoor dining (Ordinance 25CO7): Jeff Thomas (Planning) and senior planner Molly Maguire briefed council. Staff said interim regulations were first adopted June 4, 2024,…
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