The City of Pasco hearing examiner heard two land-use matters on Nov. 12, 2025: a preliminary plat (PP2025-003, Columbia Waters Estates) with staff recommendation of approval, and a rezone request (Z2025-009) to change ~156 acres to R-1. The rezone drew extensive public testimony about traffic, lot sizes, school capacity and preserving agricultural character; the examiner will issue a written recommendation to City Council within 10 working days.