Swamp Creek interim development rules extension scheduled for June 23 hearing
A June 23, 2025 public hearing was scheduled on Proposed Ordinance No. 25-0629, which would extend interim development rules for certain parcels near Swamp Creek along SR 522 and 80th Avenue NE.
What the records say
In materials published ahead of the June 23, 2025 meeting, the city scheduled a public hearing on Proposed Ordinance No. 25-0629 1. The ordinance would amend and extend interim regulations for an additional six months for certain parcels close to Swamp Creek in proximity to SR 522 and 80th Avenue NE 1. The agenda also listed the ordinance on the business agenda for adoption, and the item was presented by Assistant City Manager/Community Development Director Debbie Bent 1. The agenda bill says the interim regulations prohibit townhome development, and for properties that do not choose to develop under Transit Oriented Development provisions, they must meet the base density of the underlying zone and include at least 25% of the total number of units as affordable units 1. The agenda bill also says developing zoning regulations for those parcels adjacent to Swamp Creek is a 2025 Community Development work program item, with additional City Council discussion tentatively scheduled for July 28 and intent to hold a public hearing in the fall with ordinance adoption prior to November 1.
- A public hearing was scheduled for June 23, 2025, on Proposed Ordinance No. 25-0629 1.
- The ordinance would amend and extend interim regulations for an additional six months for certain parcels close to Swamp Creek in proximity to SR 522 and 80th Avenue NE 1.
- The interim regulations prohibit townhome development, and properties not developing under Transit Oriented Development provisions must meet the base density of the underlying zone and include at least 25% of total units as affordable units 1.
- The ordinance was also listed on the business agenda for adoption, and the item was presented by Assistant City Manager/Community Development Director Debbie Bent 1.
Why it matters
The extension would keep the interim rules in place for six more months for the affected parcels 1. Under those rules, townhome development is prohibited, and properties not developing under Transit Oriented Development provisions must meet the base density of the underlying zone and include at least 25% affordable units 1. The city is developing zoning regulations for parcels adjacent to Swamp Creek, with more discussion tentatively scheduled July 28 and a public hearing planned for the fall 1. Analysis: Residents and property owners in the affected area may want to follow the ordinance and the future zoning work.
What changed / what's next
- The proposed change would extend interim development regulations for the affected parcels by an additional six months 1.
- The available records do not establish the June 23, 2025 meeting outcome; they only show the public hearing was scheduled 1.
- The agenda bill says additional City Council discussion on zoning regulations for parcels adjacent to Swamp Creek is tentatively scheduled for July 28, with a public hearing intended in the fall and adoption prior to November 1.
- The available records do not establish the meeting's outcome.