Comprehensive Plan & Zoning

One Seattle Comprehensive Plan, neighborhood plans, density and height changes, MHA, missing-middle housing

Meeting history

1. July 23, 2026
   Land Use and Sustainability Committee92%

   Council staff presented the Northgate Regional Center and Downtown Regional Center plans, outlining density goals (13,500 units by 2044) and mid‑block corridor code changes to unlock density bonuses. Key positions included support for walkability, transit orientation, and Indigenous‑led design, while community members urged tighter oversight on up‑zoning and clearer district boundaries. No motions or votes were taken; the next steps involve publishing short‑term action lists, releasing draft plans for public comment, finalizing implementation matrices, and re‑evaluating Northgate boundaries after adoption.

2. May 20, 2026
   Land Use and Sustainability Committee Meeting — May 20, 202697%

   The committee debated zoning and comprehensive‑plan issues through the Housing Opportunities Package (HOP) and a data‑center moratorium. The HOP, which would allow up‑zoning and streamline approvals for affordable and green projects, was recommended for passage with a 4‑0‑1 tally. No vote was taken on the data‑center moratorium or the SEPA appeal reform, but those bills were slated for future review. The HOP recommendation will be forwarded to the full City Council for a June 2 vote, while follow‑up meetings on the moratorium and SEPA reform are scheduled for early July.