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Council approves rezoning for 31‑lot 'French Meadows' subdivision after closed‑record review

Richland City Council · March 17, 2026
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Summary

The Richland City Council voted unanimously to approve Ordinance 2026‑05, rezoning about 10.3 acres from suburban agriculture to R1‑10 single‑family residential to enable the French Meadows preliminary plat; the matter was a closed‑record review based on the hearing examiner's record and will next go back to the hearing examiner for subdivision approval.

After a closed‑record review, the Richland City Council voted to approve Ordinance 2026‑05 to rezone approximately 10.3 acres (Parcel 1‑2098‑101‑2790‑001) from suburban agriculture to R1‑10 single‑family residential to allow the French Meadows preliminary plat.

The council conducted the review on the record compiled by the hearing examiner; the city attorney reminded the council that the proceeding was quasi‑judicial and asked members to disclose any conflicts or ex parte contacts. The City Clerk read…

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