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Council holds public hearing on 2044 comprehensive plan update; planning commission recommended approval
Summary
City staff presented the draft 2044 comprehensive plan update, which the planning commission recommended 4–1 with amendments. Major changes respond to state housing laws, update growth targets (to about 61,500 people by 2044), and propose land‑use map adjustments in downtown, South Hill and corridors. Council set first and second reading windows.
Puyallup held a public hearing Jan. 28 on its draft 2044 comprehensive plan update, which staff prepared to comply with state Growth Management Act requirements and new housing legislation. The planning commission previously held hearings and on Dec. 18 recommended the draft with a 4–1 vote and 15 amendments; staff included further minor technical amendments requested by state and regional reviewers.
Why it matters: The periodic update sets the city’s goals, future land‑use map and policy framework for the next 20 years. It determines where growth will be directed, how the city will accommodate higher housing targets and how infrastructure priorities will be sequenced.
Key elements and changes: Kendall Walz, senior planner, summarized updates across required and optional plan elements. The draft increases emphasis on housing choices, middle housing and ADUs to meet new state mandates; updates growth targets for the 20‑year planning period (city staff cited a 2044 population target of about 61,500, implying…
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