Seattle City Council weighs ending some environmental appeals as growth plan stalls
Haven’t heard about Seattle’s comprehensive plan recently?
Well, the city council is supposed to be working on it, but the process is on hold because of appeals.
Just to catch you up: The comprehensive plan is a set of zoning changes that are supposed to be a blueprint for future growth. It’s required by state law. It usually means allowing more housing density. One thing this iteration of the plan would do is change zoning laws to allow for six story buildings in neighborhood centers across the city.
The appeals that are currently putting the plan on hold are based on the…
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