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Lacey staff present three future land‑use alternatives, recommend separate future land‑use map to speed rezones
Summary
Planning staff and commissioners presented three draft future land‑use maps — a no‑change alternative, a residential‑prioritized alternative and a commercial‑prioritized alternative — and proposed separating the future land‑use map from the zoning map to streamline rezoning and respond to new state mandates on housing and vehicle‑miles‑traveled.
At a Feb. 11 work session, City of Lacey planning staff and the Planning Commission presented three draft future land‑use alternatives intended to guide the city's 20‑year comprehensive plan update: a current‑conditions (no‑change) map, a residential‑focused alternative and a commercial‑focused alternative.
Autumn Shepherd, senior planner, said the alternatives are intended to prompt public discussion and that a likely outcome will be a blend of elements from all three. Shepherd said the comprehensive plan covers a 20‑year horizon and that the land‑use element must ensure sufficient land is allocated for housing, jobs and public uses within the city and the urban growth area.
Ryan Andrews, Communit…
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