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Wenatchee council adopts Title 10 zoning changes and updates capital facilities plan
Summary
After staff presentations and brief public testimony supporting trade education, the council adopted amendments to Title 10 (zoning) — including co‑living standards, a new vocational/trade school land‑use category, outdoor storage consolidations and ADU clarifications — and restated the Capital Facilities Plan.
The Wenatchee City Council adopted a package of zoning code amendments (Title 10) and an updated Capital Facilities Plan after staff presentations and public testimony.
City staff summarized a broad set of changes: implementation of state‑required co‑living (co‑living) standards with adjusted density and parking calculations, creation of a distinct land‑use category for vocational/trade schools (so small trade schools are allowed in some business districts without a conditional‑use permit), consolidated outdoor‑storage standards for large equipment, alignment of ADU rules to facilitate infill, simplification of monument sign rules, and other code cleanups. Staff told council the co‑living rules calculate density and parking at reduced rates appropriate to room‑level housing and that the city wants to remain compliant with state law while adding local specifics.
During the public hearing, two speakers — Pete Gelsing (resident) and Matt Piano (resident) — voiced support for the zoning changes, saying they would help expand and modernize the Wenatchee Valley Tech Center and facilitate trade education opportunities.
Council moved to adopt Ordinance 2025‑21 (findings of fact and conclusions of law) amending Title 10 and approved Resolution 2025‑46 restating the Capital Facilities Plan. Motions carried without recorded opposition.
Why it matters: The changes implement state direction on co‑living, clarify how small vocational schools are treated in zoning, and streamline several land‑use standards that affect housing, small business, and industrial uses. They also set the city’s capital priorities for the coming budget planning cycle.
What the transcript shows: Staff presented detailed explanations of the code changes and their rationale; two public commenters offered local support related to workforce and technical education. The council voted to adopt the ordinance and resolution during the same meeting.
Next steps: The ordinance and capital plan changes are adopted; staff and planning commission materials will show the detailed code language and implementation schedule.
