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Ellensburg adopts 2025 Title 15 land development code amendments
Summary
Council adopted Ordinance 4975, revising Title 15 with four primary updates including two citizen-initiated amendments (temporary use permit exemption and binding site plan replacement), code cleanup and new co-living provisions; the Planning Commission unanimously supported the changes.
The City Council adopted sweeping amendments to Ellensburg's land development code on Nov. 17, approving Ordinance 4975 on second reading.
Planning Manager Stacy Henderson summarized the ordinance, which contains four primary focuses: required updates and clarifications across Title 15, two citizen-initiated amendments (an exemption to temporary use permits for real-estate sales offices and repeal/replacement of the binding site plan section), additions to encourage co-living housing options, and multiple code cleanups to correct contradictions and timeline requirements. Henderson said the Planning Commission held an open-record public hearing and unanimously recommended approval with minor changes that staff incorporated into the ordinance.
Council moved and adopted Ordinance 4975 on second reading with no further public testimony at the meeting.
Ending: The ordinance was approved and staff said the amendments are consistent with ECC requirements and the comprehensive plan; details and the 170-page packet remain available in the council materials for reference.
