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Council approves first reading to rezone about 8.38 acres to allow limited business and medium‑density housing
Summary
The council approved on first reading Ordinance 2026‑13 to rezone approximately 8.38 unplatted acres from agricultural to limited business (CLB) and medium‑density residential small lots (R2S) to match the comprehensive plan; staff said the CLB portion could allow condominium or townhouse‑style units and the R2S portion likely townhomes.
The Richland City Council on June 2 approved the first reading of Ordinance 2026‑13 to rezone roughly 8.38 acres (Parcel No. 1‑3498‑201‑0595‑008) from agricultural to a combination of limited business (CLB) and medium‑density residential small lot (R2S) zoning.
Planning staff described the request (file PLN‑T3A‑2026‑00004) as an implementation of an earlier comprehensive plan change that split the property between commercial and medium‑density residential designations. Staff said the rezoning would allow condominium‑style residential units on the CLB portion and townhomes on the R2S portion, though no specific development plans had been submitted to the city yet.
Planning staff Mike Stevens told council the application mirrors the comprehensive plan and that a public hearing before the hearing examiner had already occurred; because this was a closed‑record review, no new evidence was allowed at council. Council members discussed whether the city should expand zoning options for condo/apartment‑style housing generally; some members signaled interest in adjusting development regulations in a broader code revision later this year.
Councilmember Meyer moved and the council voted by roll call to approve the ordinance on first reading; the motion passed unanimously.
The ordinance will return for its second reading and final adoption at the council’s next scheduled meeting.
