Land Use and Sustainability Committee - 2026-03-04
Votes on Permanent FEMA Floodplain Regulations Deferred
What happened
The Land Use and Sustainability Committee held a public hearing on permanent FEMA floodplain regulations (CB 121152) but deferred the vote to allow additional stakeholder discussions with historic pier owners on Elliott Bay.
- Jurisdiction
- Seattle, WA
- Governing body
- Advisory (makes a recommendation)
- Date
- March 4, 2026
- Decisions
- 1 zoning decision
- Outcome
- Deferred
Meeting Summary
The Land Use and Sustainability Committee held a public hearing on permanent FEMA floodplain regulations (CB 121152) but deferred the vote to allow additional stakeholder discussions with historic pier owners on Elliott Bay.
Key Decisions (1)
Permanent FEMA Floodplain Regulations Deferred
Development Activity (1)
Historic Piers 54, 55, 56, 57 Maintenance
Other
Market Signals (3)
Housing Demand
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Infrastructure
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Sentiment
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