Seattle Zoning Decisions: June 2026

In June 2026, Seattle held 8 public meetings covering zoning matters. 15 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 15 approved (100% approval rate). Activity was down 24% compared to May (261 activity items across 8 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Council Bill 121236 - Ground lease at 2929 27th Avenue South (Mount Baker)

Approved.

Ordinance granting a ground lease of real property at 2929 27th Avenue South to MBTOD Phase 1 LLLP, an affiliate of Mercy Housing Northwest and El Centro de la Raza, to support development of 241 total units (239 affordable), a UW Rainier Valley Early Learning Campus with 35,000 sq ft for childcare and university teaching space, community-serving commercial, and public open space. Amendment A (technical) adopted 9-0. Bill passed as amended 9-0.

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Contract rezone extension at 5201 Rainier Avenue South (clerk file)

Approved.

Council granted clerk file 314549, the application of Eagle Rock Ventures and 5201 Rainier LLC for a two-year extension of the contract rezone of property at 5201 Rainier Avenue South (original approval CF 314311 / ordinance 125632, project 3018378-LU). Granted 9-0.

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Contract rezone extension ordinance at 5201 Rainier Avenue South (Council Bill 121220)

Approved.

Council passed Council Bill 121220 (as amended), an ordinance approving a two-year extension of the contract rezone approved by Ordinance 125632 and accepting an amended property use and development agreement for property at 5201 Rainier Avenue South. Application by Eagle Rock Ventures and 5201 Rainier LLC (clerk file 314549, project 3018378-LU). Passed.

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Contract rezone extension at 5201 Rainier Avenue South (Clerk File 314549)

Approved.

Application by Eagle Rock Ventures and 5201 Rainier LLC for an extension of the contract rezone at 5201 Rainier Avenue South in Columbia City (originally approved via clerk file 314311 and ordinance 125632, rezoning from NC2 to NC3 with MHA applied). Project is a 111-unit workforce housing development (originally 104 apartment units plus 3 live-work units and commercial space). Applicant requested a four-year extension; committee granted a two-year extension. Clerk file granted 4-0.

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Council Bill 121220 - Contract rezone extension and amended PUDA for 5201 Rainier Avenue South

Approved.

Ordinance approving the extension of the contract rezone approved by Ordinance 125632 and accepting an amended property use and development agreement for property at 5201 Rainier Avenue South, application by Eagle Rock Ventures and 5201 Rainier LLC. Extends the contract rezone term by two years. Passed.

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Council Bill 121237 - Acquisition of Montlake property for affordable homeownership

Approved.

Ordinance placing acquired real property in the Montlake neighborhood (former gas station/convenience store site acquired by WSDOT for 520 work) under the jurisdiction of the Office of Housing, authorizing a competitive RFP for a preferred developer to build affordable homeownership with family-sized units. Pre-introduction edits require the selected proposal to address pedestrian safety and environmental impacts given proximity to 520 and arterials, and prioritize family-sized units. Passed.

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Council Bill 121238 - Acquisition of two central-area parcels for affordable homeownership

Approved.

Ordinance authorizing acquisition of two parcels in the central area for developing affordable homeownership units, placing them under the jurisdiction of the Office of Housing and authorizing an RFP and developer selection. The building was previously operated and owned by the Central Area Development Association (CADA) as affordable housing for more than 25 years; a directly adjacent parcel is also acquired. Future development will utilize community preference to prioritize individuals with historic ties to the neighborhood. Passed.

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Resolution 32209 - Seattle Social Housing Developer charter amendments

Approved.

Resolution approving proposed charter amendments recommended by the Board of the Seattle Social Housing Developer. Changes allow rental rates to be based on more than just cost of building operations (enabling cross-subsidization/bond payments), facilitate condominium structures, and allow properties to be used as debt collateral. Passed.

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Showing the 8 most significant of 15 recorded zoning decisions. See all Seattle meetings →

Zoning Changes

• Zoning change at 5201 Rainier Avenue South (Eagle Rock Ventures and 5201 Rainier LLC)
• NC2 → NC3 at 5201 Rainier Avenue South, Columbia City (Eagle Rock Ventures / 5201 Rainier LLC)
• Zoning change at University District, Fremont, Madison-Miller, Rainier Beach, and downtown neighborhoods, Seattle

Top Keywords This Month

• land use: 62 instances
• comprehensive plan: 23 instances
• industrial: 21 instances
• environmental review: 19 instances
• zoning: 18 instances

What to Watch

• Environmental review mentions were up 73% from May.

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