King County Zoning Decisions: February 2026

In February 2026, King County held 5 public meetings covering zoning matters. 3 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 3 approved (100% approval rate). Activity was flat compared to January (45 activity items across 5 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Affordable Housing Development Agreement - Skyway West Hill

Approved.

Authorized the county executive to enter into a housing cooperation agreement with King County Housing Authority (KCHA) to develop an affordable manufactured home community on a 2.89-acre KCHA-owned property in Skyway West Hill. The project will create approximately 30 affordable homes for households earning at or below 80% of area median income ($96,950 for family of two, $121,150 for family of four). Agreement outlines development terms including setbacks, tree placement, and waste facilities.

See the vote tally and conditions for this decision →

Contracting Opportunities Program Amendments

Approved.

Adopted ordinance 2025-0277 related to the contracting opportunities program and small contractor and supplier certification, allowing automatic qualification for firms certified by Washington State Office of Minority and Women's Business Enterprises and removing minimum business-related training requirements to maintain certification.

See the vote tally and conditions for this decision →

Housing Cooperation Agreement with KCHA for Skyway West Hill

Approved.

Authorized the executive to enter into a housing cooperation agreement with the King County Housing Authority for a 30-unit affordable manufactured home community in Skyway West Hill. The project will serve households at or below 80% area median income. Agreement includes waivers for tree replacement, setbacks, recreational area requirements, solid waste collection standards, and landscaping standards. Vote was with Council member Mosqueda excused.

See the vote tally and conditions for this decision →

Top Keywords This Month

• comprehensive plan: 7 instances
• land use: 4 instances
• commercial: 2 instances
• zoning: 1 instance
• variance: 1 instance

What to Watch

• Comprehensive plan is new this month with 7 mentions, not present in January.

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