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Council reiterates Comprehensive Plan goals: walkability, housing diversity, and protecting agricultural areas
Summary
At the May 19 session, staff and officials reiterated the Comprehensive Plan goals adopted in May 2023: encourage walkability and diversified housing, support agricultural industry, and align FLUM updates to city services and connectivity.
Planning staff reminded officials that the Comprehensive Plan adopted in May 2023 includes goals for walkability, diversified businesses and housing, and growth that considers existing agricultural uses. Council and commission members discussed policies such as accessory dwelling units and starter-home subdivisions as tools to increase housing supply and variety.
Participants emphasized that future map edits should support the city's housing objectives while preserving agricultural transition areas and directing development to locations with existing utilities. There were no decisions made about adopting new housing regulations during this meeting; staff were asked to reflect these priorities in proposed map revisions.
