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Washington City Council outlines changes to local code in 160D update
Summary
At a special April 22 meeting, the Washington City Council reviewed required updates under 160D and agreed on a set of zoning and development-policy positions — including allowing bars in B1H with supplemental standards, expanding subdivision approval authority and requiring recreation space in new residential projects. The council adjourned until April 26.
Washington City Council members on April 22 reviewed a required update to the city’s planning and development regulations under 160D and endorsed a series of policy positions for the drafting process.
City Manager Jonathan Russell said the city is statutorily required to revise its code under 160D and that consulting firm WithersRavenel is under contract to prepare the updates. Councilmembers spent the session outlining how the updated ordinance should treat specific uses and development standards.
The council signaled support for allowing bars in the B1H commercial district but asked staff and the consultant to draft supplemental standards that could limit…
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