Land Use and Sustainability Committee, March 4, 2026
Votes on Repeal of Stadium Transition Area Residential Use Ordinance (CB 121171)
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The City Council approved 100% of 96 recorded land-use decisions this period. Most frequent dissent: Alexis Rinck (10 of 190 recorded votes).
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The Seattle Land Use and Sustainability Committee held a public hearing on Council Bill 121152, the permanent FEMA floodplain regulations ordinance, but declined to vote after pier owners (represented by Jack McCullough) requested a hold to resolve remaining drafting issues; the…
- Jurisdiction
- Seattle, WA
- Governing body
- Advisory (makes a recommendation)
- Date
- March 4, 2026
- Decisions
- 2 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Voted
Projects in this meeting (1)
A project bundles every related decision, across hearingsCouncil Bill 121171 - Repeal of residential use in City and Transition
Awaiting final voteFree sample: decision 1 of 2
Permanent FEMA Floodplain Regulations (CB 121152)
Council Bill 121152 sets forth permanent floodplain development regulations to comply with FEMA requirements, repealing ordinances 126113 and 126536 and amending SMC chapter 25.06 and 25.09.030. Amendment 1 (sponsored by Council Member Flynn/Lynn) corrects a drafting error clarifying the definition...
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Meeting Summary
The Seattle Land Use and Sustainability Committee held a public hearing on Council Bill 121152, the permanent FEMA floodplain regulations ordinance, but declined to vote after pier owners (represented by Jack McCullough) requested a hold to resolve remaining drafting issues; the…
Key Decisions (2)
Permanent FEMA Floodplain Regulations (CB 121152)
Repeal of Stadium Transition Area Residential Use Ordinance (CB 121171)
Market Signals (3)
Infrastructure
Historic Piers 54-57 remain mapped in FEMA VE (velocity) flood…
Sentiment
Repeal of the ordinance allowing residential use in the stadium…
Sentiment
Public comment raised concerns that MHA affordability fees are too…
Who Spoke (11)
On the record: the chair, 2 staff members, the applicant's representative, and a member of the public.
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