CITY OF SEATTLE
ORDINANCE __________________
COUNCIL BILL __________________
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AN ORDINANCE relating to land use; amending the Seattle Comprehensive Plan to incorporate changes related to Mandatory Housing Affordability as proposed as part of the 2019 Comprehensive Plan annual amendment process.
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WHEREAS, The City of Seattle (“City”) adopted a Comprehensive Plan through Ordinance 117221 in 1994 and most recently adopted an amended Comprehensive Plan in 2018; and
WHEREAS, the Growth Management Act authorizes annual amendments to the City’s Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, the changes to Neighborhood Plan policies and the boundaries of urban villages in this ordinance further the City’s planning policies by strengthening the Urban Village Strategy, encouraging growth near transit and amenities, fostering a greater diversity of housing options, addressing housing affordability, supporting the implementation of Mandatory Housing Affordability requirements, and promoting social equity and environmental sustainability; and
WHEREAS, the City has provided for public participation in the development and review of these proposed amendments and other changes to implement the Mandatory Housing Affordability program to comply with the Growth Management Act, including requirements for early and continuous public participation in the development and amendment of the City’s Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Council has reviewed and considered the Director’s Report, public testimony made at the public hearings, and other pertinent material regarding all the proposed amendments; and
WHEREAS, the Council finds that these amendments to the Comprehensive Plan are consistent with the Growth Management Act, and will protect and promote the health, safety, and welfare of the general public; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF SEATTLE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The Seattle Comprehensive Plan, as last amended by Ordinance125732, is amended as follows:
A. Amendments to the Growth Strategy Element, as shown in Attachment 1 to this ordinance;
B. Amendments to Neighborhood Plans, as shown in Attachment 2 to this ordinance; and
C. Amendments to the Future Land Use Map, as shown in Attachments 3 through 12 to this ordinance.
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force 30 days after its approval by the Mayor, but if not approved and returned by the Mayor within ten days after presentation, it shall take effect as provided by Seattle Municipal Code Section 1.04.020.
Passed by the City Council the ________ day of _________________________, 2019, and signed by me in open session in authentication of its passage this _____ day of _________________________, 2019.
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President ____________ of the City Council
Approved by me this ________ day of _________________________, 2019.
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Jenny A. Durkan, Mayor
Filed by me this ________ day of _________________________, 2019.
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Monica Martinez Simmons, City Clerk
(Seal)
Attachments:
Attachment 1 - Amendments to Growth Strategy Element
Attachment 2 - Amendments to Neighborhood Plans
Attachment 3 - Amendments to the Future Land Use Map in 23rd & Union-Jackson
Attachment 4 - Amendments to the Future Land Use Map in Ballard
Attachment 5 - Amendments to the Future Land Use Map in Columbia City
Attachment 6 - Amendments to the Future Land Use Map in Crown Hill
Attachment 7 - Amendments to the Future Land Use Map in North Beacon Hill
Attachment 8 - Amendments to the Future Land Use Map in North Rainier
Attachment 9 - Amendments to the Future Land Use Map in Othello
Attachment 10 - Amendments to the Future Land Use Map in Rainier Beach
Attachment 11 - Amendments to the Future Land Use Map in Roosevelt
Attachment 12 - Amendments to the Future Land Use Map in West Seattle Junction
Attachment 13 - Amendments to the Future Land Use Map in Northgate