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Richland council adopts six-month moratorium on siting secure community transition facilities while region studies rules
Summary
By a unanimous voice vote, the Richland City Council adopted Resolution 2026-30 declaring a six-month moratorium on siting secure community transition facilities (a type of less restrictive alternative for individuals in civil commitment) to allow regional coordination and local code review; a public hearing is set for April 7.
The Richland City Council on March 3 adopted a six-month moratorium, Resolution 2026-30, halting new local approvals for secure community transition facilities—residential, supervised placements for people conditionally released from secure confinement—so the city and region can study siting standards and engagement procedures.
Deputy city manager Shishel described the state legal framework under the Growth Management Act and the Washington Administrative Code, noting that essential public facilities…
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