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Council advances Vision 2045, citywide rezone and housing action plan — directs stronger environmental and tribal language
Summary
Council heard and advanced first readings of the Vision 2045 comprehensive plan update, citywide rezone, and the housing action plan; staff will return Dec. 16 with edits including language prioritizing net ecological gain and stronger tribal consultation standards.
City planning staff presented the Vision 2045 comprehensive plan periodic update, an associated citywide rezone, and the 2025 Housing Action Plan (HAP) update. Staff described the statutory requirements under the Growth Management Act, multiple technical analyses completed (land-capacity analysis, SEPA EIS, hazard mitigation), and robust public outreach over 18 months.
Key staff recommendations included transitioning toward a form‑based code beginning in 2026, updating future land use maps to add mixed-use corridors and neighborhood centers,…
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