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City discusses revised land-use and housing elements under Growth Management Act requirements
Summary
Staff presented proposed Comprehensive Plan changes to land-use and housing elements driven by the state Growth Management Act and 20-year projections, including prohibitions on housing in some commercial/industrial zones and measures to encourage 'middle housing.' Council took no action.
Community Development Director Brad Johnson presented revisions to the Comprehensive Plan land-use and housing elements, noting the changes respond to state Growth Management Act requirements and projected 20-year population and housing growth. The staff overview described revised development-capacity assumptions, a shift to prohibit housing in specified commercial and industrial zones, and proposed changes intended to encourage middle-housing types by simplifying permitting.
Council discussed the policy direction but did not take formal action; staff will return with formal recommendations and proposed ordinance language. The presentation emphasized that the update is preparatory and that specific zoning changes or ordinance amendments would come back to the Council for review and a formal vote.
