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Council opens first readings for two zoning ordinances affecting airport and commercial districts
Summary
At first reading the council reviewed Ordinance 2837, reducing side-yard setbacks and adjusting height limits in the airport zoning district, and Ordinance 2838, adding uses such as arts schools, gyms and animal-care facilities to some commercial and light-industrial zones; staff and the planning commission recommended approval and there was no public testimony.
The Enumclaw City Council opened first readings for two ordinances that would change development rules in the airport zoning district and expand permitted uses in commercial and light-industrial zones.
Senior planner Winston Larson summarized Ordinance 2837, saying the proposal would reduce minimum side-yard setbacks in the airport zoning district from 20 feet to 10 feet and would amend a footnote to allow structures up to 18 feet where the airport zoning district abuts residential districts. "The proposed amendments contribute to the implementation of our existing 2024 comprehensive plan by offering clearer and more adaptable development standards within the airport zoning district," Larson said, noting the Planning Commission voted to recommend approval.
On Ordinance 2838, Larson described proposed allowance of arts and vocational schools, gyms and fitness centers, health studios, and animal shelters/daycare/boarding in specified zoning districts, and new standards for animal shelters and daycare to address compatibility concerns (indoor pens, setbacks and waste disposal requirements). "The amendment is more so a way to find consistency for each use in the specified zoning districts," Larson said; staff recommended first reading and the Planning Commission recommended approval following its April hearing.
Both public hearings were opened and closed with no members of the public offering testimony. Council received the staff reports and scheduled first readings as part of the legislative process; further action (amend, adopt or continue review) remains an option for council at future meetings.
