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Council adopts ordinance to implement unit lot subdivisions in East Wenatchee

City of East Wenatchee City Council · January 6, 2026
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Summary

Ordinance 2026-01 to implement unit lot subdivisions (ZTA 2025-01) and conform local code to ESSSB 5258 and ESSSB 5559 was adopted unanimously on Jan. 6, 2026.

Community Development Director Curtis Lillquist presented Ordinance 2026-01, which amends East Wenatchee Municipal Code Title 16 (Subdivisions) and Section 19.11 (Definitions) to implement state laws related to unit lot subdivisions (ZTA 2025-01).

Councilmember Harrison moved to approve Ordinance 2026-01; Councilmember Johnson seconded the motion and the council approved it unanimously. The ordinance was presented as Exhibit A in the meeting packet and was described as updating local code to implement ESSSB 5258 and ESSSB 5559.

The ordinance alters subdivision procedures and definitions to create a process for unit lot subdivisions. Council discussion included comments from Councilmembers Hepner and Harrison prior to the vote.

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