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Sunnyside council approves vacation of West Edison right‑of‑way over safety, notice concerns

Sunnyside City Council · December 9, 2025
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Summary

The Sunnyside City Council approved an ordinance vacating a dead‑end right‑of‑way on West Edison Avenue to allow a developer’s apartment project to proceed, after deliberations about emergency vehicle access, encroaching homes and whether renters on adjacent properties had received adequate notice.

The Sunnyside City Council voted Dec. 8 to vacate a portion of unimproved right‑of‑way on West Edison Avenue, clearing the way for a residential development proposed by Blue Mountain Ventures.

City staff told the council the parcel is a dead end that will no longer be needed for through traffic and that the city will retain easements for water, sewer and utilities. City Manager and public‑works staff said a recent land survey confirmed a 50‑foot right‑of‑way, although the visible…

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