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Yelm planning staff outline draft comprehensive plan updates, cite housing and climate requirements
Summary
City planning staff reviewed progress on the comprehensive plan update and said Yelm must plan for accelerated population growth and comply with recent housing and climate-change legislation; a full draft will go to the planning commission before a public hearing later this year.
City planning staff presented a progress update on Yelm's comprehensive plan update at the Oct. 7 study session, outlining required changes to the housing and climate chapters and a schedule for public review.
Why it matters: The comprehensive plan guides long-term land-use, transportation and capital decisions. Staff said the update is required, has grant funding attached, and affects future zoning, infrastructure and grant eligibility.
Planning director Gary told the council the city's population is roughly 11,000 now and is projected to…
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