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Council rezones city property for Schoolvard Park, clearing way for pavilion and playground

City of Lynden City Council · December 2, 2024
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Summary

Ordinance 24-1700, approved 7-0, changes a city-owned parcel from Residential (RM-2) to Public Use (PU) to support construction of a pavilion and future playground and community amenities at Schoolvard Park, effective Jan. 1, 2025.

The City Council unanimously approved Ordinance 24-1700 to amend the Comprehensive Plan and rezone a city-owned parcel from RM-2 (Residential Multi-family) to Public Use (PU) to facilitate Schoolvard Park improvements. The Parks Department plans a pavilion and entry structure with long-term goals of adding a playground and other amenities, and the PU zoning provides setbacks and building-height allowances suited to those facilities.

Planning and technical reviews recommended approval; Mayor Korthuis opened and closed a public hearing with no comments and the council voted 7-0 to adopt the ordinance effective Jan. 1, 2025.

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