🚨 URGENT: Phase 2 Zoning Maps Released

On January 29, the City released Phase 2 of the Comprehensive Plan, titled “Centers and Corridors,”.  Zoning proposals for “Neighborhood Centers” and “Frequent Transit Corridors.”

The verdict: The City has largely ignored the extensive community feedback to develop a zoning plan that is compatible with lower scale neighborhoods like Wallingford and Tangletown provided over the last year. The Phase 2 proposal is nearly a carbon copy of the massive upzoning first seen in October 2024 as part of Phase 1. The Phase 2 maps just released fail to incorporate requested comments and measures to scale back and blend new zoning codes with existing streetscapes or ensure compatibility with our neighborhood’s character.

Significant changes are proposed for Wallingford and Tangletown in Phase 2 with a focus of rezoning for 30 new neighborhood centers and along “frequent transit” corridors citywide.This legislation will drastically overhaul residential zoning, ending single-family zoning and shifting towards much denser multi-family living, even on very small lots.

A timeline for the City Council’s Phase 2 review legislative process is not yet available.

What is Proposed

The new Phase 2 maps propose upzoning many single-family and residential lots to LR3 (Lowrise 3). This allows for 5-story apartment buildings (50 feet tall) with unlimited density—a drastic shift from our current residential zoning.

Key Areas Impacted:

• Wallingford Ave & N 40th St (Routes 31/32): The 5-story (LR3) zone is proposed to stretch from I-5 along N 40th St to Wallingford Ave N, continuing south to N 35th St and across to Stone Way.
• Tangletown: The business core is slated for NC-55 (55 feet), with surrounding single-family blocks south to 54th St upzoned to LR3 (5-story).
• Meridian Ave N (Route 62): The corridor of homes and small rentals from N 50th St to N 56th St is proposed for LR3 (5-story).

⚠️ View the Official City Maps & Documents

• Interactive Phase 2 Zoning Map (Zoom in to Wallingford to see changes)
• OPCD One Seattle Plan Main Page
• Download: Proposed Neighborhood Center Boundary Map Modifications (PDF)
• Download: Proposed Development Standards in Lowrise Zones (PDF)

Community Feedback and Concerns:

Between October, 2024 and the present, there have been 20 Select Committee meetings, 4 Public Hearings, and multiple other opportunities for the City Council and the Office of Planning and Community Development (OPCD) to adjust the Phase 1 proposal for better compatibility with the existing streetscapes.

On February 12, 2025, the WCC hosted a highly attended monthly meeting that included OPCD’s Director Rico Quinindongo and Michael Hubner, as well as an observer, D4 representative Maritza Rivera. During this meeting, many residents provided in-person feedback, expressing concerns that the proposed rezones for Wallingford and Tangletown bus routes were out of scale with the neighborhood’s existing homes, apartments, and businesses.

Specifically, comments about the oversized map that included an excessive number of blocks around the Tangletown business core—justified only by an infrequent, minor bus route—were ignored. Residents also voiced concerns that the extreme upzone proposals would drive displacement and increase property taxes. This in-person neighborhood feedback, however, appears to have been dismissed, judging from the Phase 2 maps.

📅 VITAL MEETING: Wallingford Community Council

We need a packed room to respond to this proposal.

Wednesday, February 4

• Time: 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
• Location: Good Shepherd Center, Room 202

This is our opportunity to organize. We will review the maps in detail and discuss how to get the City’s attention to incorporate messages and feedback that we provide in the coming Phase 2 months of the Comprehensive plan.

Agenda Item: Deep Dive on OPCD Phase 2 Re-Zoning Impact

• Examine the Office of Planning and Community Development (OPCD) map tool to understand the specific, lot-by-lot effects of the Phase 2 maps.
• OPCD Phase 2 overview site
• Discussion of Resolution 32183 adopted as part of the Comp Plan final passage of CB 120, which includes neighborhood maps proposed during the amendment process. These maps have been deferred for further environmental study and will be addressed as unfinished business.
• Review Phase 1 Adoption
  • Phase 1 included the Comprehensive Plan policies (CB 120985) for shaping growth and the permanent compliance legislation (CB 120993) to implement rules for HB1110 Middle Housing within Neighborhood residential zones. 
  • The City Council adopted Phase 1 on December 16, 2025, and it took effect on January 21, 2026. The legislation also includes Resolution 32183, which defers consideration of an additional Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and Neighborhood Center Maps for a future date. More details here 

Agenda Item: Advocacy Strategy and Action

• Call to Action: Residents are strongly encouraged to participate in spreading the word through flyer distribution to increase advocacy.
• Engagement: Stay informed by tracking the Select Committee’s actions on Phase 2.
• Participation: Get involved by attending open houses (by district) and public hearings.
• Outreach: Communicate with City Council and OPCD representatives via phone and email.
• Neighborhood Focus: It is critical for the community to come together to consider the comprehensive, big-picture impacts, especially on our neighborhood arterials.

Agenda Item: WCC Board Business – 2026 Project Priorities

The Wallingford Community Council (WCC) is moving forward on the following key projects for 2026:

• Phase 2 Re-Zoning: Tracking developments, advocacy, and community outreach.
• Waterway 20 Grant
• Gasworks Park Concert Mitigation: Continuing the 2024 collaboration with Gasworks Park Administrators to mitigate the impacts of the 4-5 largest amplified commercial summer music concerts.

✅ Community Updates & Wins

Waterway 20 Grant Secured

While we fight for zoning, we are also protecting our shorelines. The WCC has secured a two-year grant (2026–2028) from the Washington State Department of Ecology to address soil contamination at Waterway 20. The committee will hire consultants and host two info sessions this year.

• Funding: Funds will be used to address soil contamination at Waterway 20.
• Action: We will hire consultants to analyze soil conditions and develop mitigation methodologies.
• Updates: The committee, chaired by Ted Hunter, will host two information sessions this year to share findings.

Gas Works Park Oversight

Our committee is working to mitigate the impact of large commercial events (10k+ crowds) on the surrounding neighborhood. After two years of negotiations, we are making progress on noise compliance and parking enforcement.

• Volunteer Need: If you live near Gas Works Park, we need 2-3 volunteers to help monitor events this summer.

🗓️ Save the Date: 2026 Meeting Schedule

Mark your calendars for the first Wednesday of the month:

• Feb 4 (This Week!)
• March 4
• April 1
• May 6 (Tentative – Annual Board Election)
• June 10 (Note: 2nd Wednesday)

📢 Call for Volunteers

The Wallingford Community Council (WCC) encourages residents to become more involved in neighborhood advocacy. This includes:

• Following Legislation and Advocating: Participating in public hearings and assisting with the distribution of flyers to inform the community about the latest zoning proposals. 

Current Open Volunteer Roles:

• Secretary: A volunteer is urgently needed to keep accurate minutes of the WCC’s monthly meetings until the board election in May.
• WCC Gasworks Park Committee (2-3 Volunteers): We are looking for 2-3 people to help for a few hours this summer, especially those who live near Gasworks Park. Superintendent of Parks Diaz has praised the WCC’s work and expressed a desire to continue our partnership this summer.
• Legislative Liaison: A volunteer is desirable to report on bills during the state legislative session (which runs through mid-March in 2026). This is important because Seattle taxpayers are often losing local control on legislation related to housing, transit, and encampments (e.g., HB1110, which mandated 4-6 units per lot).

How to Get Involved:

• Volunteer: Contact pres@Wallingfordcc.org to express your interest in a role.
• Membership: Annual memberships run from January-December. You can find membership information at Wallingfordcc.org.

📂 Resource Guide: Key Contacts

The transition to Mayor Katie Wilson in early January has resulted in many Department Head and City Council changes. We hope the comprehensive key resource guide from our last meeting notice will help facilitate your ability to connect with decision-makers at the city, state, and county levels.

The City Council is planning to form a Full Council Select Committee soon to review the proposed Phase 2 legislation. This new Comprehensive Plan Phase 2 Select Committee will establish a meeting schedule for the full Council, providing opportunities for community engagement with the city.

City of Seattle

• Mayor: Katie Wilson contact website
• City Council (D4 – Wallingford): Maritza Rivera | Maritza.Rivera@seattle.gov 
• City Council (D6 – Tangletown/North): Dan Strauss | Dan.Strauss@seattle.gov 
• City Council (At-Large): Alexis Mercedes Rinck & Dionne Foster
• Council@seattle.gov to email all council at once
• Michael Hubner Long range Planning Manager   michael.hubner@seattle.gov 

Washington State (43rd District)

• Sen. Jamie Pedersen: Jamie.Pedersen@leg.wa.gov
• Rep. Nicole Macri: Nicole.Macri@leg.wa.gov
• Rep. Shaun Scott: Shaun.Scott@leg.wa.gov

King County (District 4)

• Councilmember Jorge Baron: jorge.baron@kingcounty.gov

Councilmember Dan Strauss is hosting a Town Hall meeting this Wednesday, January 28th, to provide updates and answer questions from the community. 

A key topic will be the Tangletown center boundary maps and ongoing work with residents on these boundaries. This is your opportunity to ask questions and get direct updates on the process. 

Dan has been actively working with residents on the proposed new Tangletown center boundary maps. This Town Hall offers an opportunity to get an update and ask questions. Please RSVP to Dan 72 hours in advance of the event. 

📅 Date: Wednesday, January 28, 5:30 PM
📍 Location: Greenwood Branch Library (8016 Greenwood Ave N)

RSVP Requested:
Councilmember Strauss has requested RSVPs to help with planning. Please register using the link here. https://myballard.com/2026/01/19/councilmember-dan-strauss-to-host-town-hall-on-jan-28/

Save the Date: February WCC Meeting

📅 Date: Wednesday, February 4 @ 7:00 PM
📍 Location: Location: Good Shepherd Center, Room 202

The next Wallingford CC meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, February 4 at the Good Shepherd, in person, in room 202 at 7pm.

Our agenda includes an update on key legislation—specifically the Middle Housing bill and Phase 1 of the Comprehensive Plan—which passed in December 2025. Following this, we will discuss our priorities for the work ahead in 2026.

A reminder will be sent closer to the meeting date.

Wallingford Community Council Resource Guide: Key Contacts for 2026

We have prepared this resource guide with the most current contact information for key government offices, including the Mayor’s Office, the Seattle City Council, Washington State Legislators, and the Metropolitan King County Council. This information for city, state, and county leaders in 2026 is essential for ensuring your voice is heard.

Seattle City Leaders: Key Contacts for 2026 

Mayor

• Mayor Katie Wilson: Contact Page
   

Seattle City Council Contacts

Note: All City Council members will meet by appointment during office hours.

• Maritza Rivera (D4)
  • Area: Wallingford, Northeast Seattle
  • Contact: Maritza.Rivera@seattle.gov | 206-884-8888
  • Role: Chair Libraries and Education and Neighborhoods Committee
    
• Dan Strauss (D6)
  • Area: Tangletown, Ballard
  • Contact: Dan.Strauss@seattle.gov | 206-684-8806
  • Role: Chair Select Budget Committee and Chair Finance, Native Communities and Tribal
    
• Robert Saka (D1)
  • Area: Pioneer Square, West Seattle
  • Contact: Rob.Saka@seattle.gov | 206-684-8587
  • Role: Chair Transportation, Waterfront and Seattle Center Committee
    
• Robert Kettle (D7)
  • Area: Magnolia, Queen Anne, Downtown
  • Contact: Robert.Kettle@seattle.gov | 206-684-8807
  • Role: Chair Public Safety Committee
    
• Joy Hollingsworth (D3)
  • Area: Capitol Hill
  • Contact: Joy.Hollingsworth@seattle.gov | 206-684-8803
  • Role: City Council President, Chair Select Committee on Labor
    
• Debora Juarez (D5)
  • Area: Maple Leaf, Aurora Licton Springs
  • Contact: debora.juarez@seattle.gov | 206-684-8805
  • Role: Chair of Parks and City Lights Committee
    
• Alexis Mercedes Rinck (At Large Position 8)
  • Area: All City
  • Contact: AlexisMercedes.Rinck@seattle.gov | 206-684-8808
  • Role: Chair Human Services Committee, Vice Chair Transportation Committee
    
• Dionne Foster (At Large Position 9)
  • Area: All City
  • Contact: Dionne.Foster@seattle.gov | 206-684-8809
  • Role: Chair Housing, Arts and Civil Rights Committee, Vice Chair Human Services Committee
    
• Eddie Lin (D2)
  • Area: Beacon Hill, Southeast
  • Contact: Eddie.Lin@seattle.gov | 206-684-8802
  • Role: New Land Use Chair

Contact Information for Washington State Legislators in Olympia

In session January 12th to about March 12th (60 day short session in even years)

• 43rd District Contacts (for Wallingford 98103)
  
  • Senator Jamie Pedersen:
    • Contact: Jamie.Pedersen@leg.wa.gov | 360-786-7628
      
  • Representative Nicole Macri (House Position 1):
    • Contact: Nicole.Macri@leg.wa.gov | 360-786-7826
      
  • Representative Shaun Scott (House Position 2):
    • Contact: Shaun.Scott@leg.wa.gov | 360-786-7920
      
• 46th District Contacts (for Greenlake, Tangletown, Northgate, Northeast Seattle)
  
  • Representative Gerry Pollet (Position 1):
    • Contact: app.leg.wa.gov | 360-786-7886
      
  • Representative Darya Farivar:
    • Contact: 360-786-7818
      
• WA Legislature District Finder:
  • If in doubt about your district representative, visit: app.leg.wa.go/districtfind
    
• State Legislation Update (Healthy Streets):
  • The state passed SB 5595 in May 2025, which authorizes the designation of non-arterial streets as “shared streets” (Healthy Streets) to be implemented by SDOT in Seattle.
  • These zones allow pedestrians and bicyclists to share the space with vehicles at speeds less than 10 mph.

Metropolitan King County Council Contacts

• Jorge Baron (District 4)
  • Represents: Wallingford, Tangletown, Greenlake, Fremont, and Queen Anne
  • Contact: jorge.baron@kingcounty.gov | 206-477-1004
  • Office Location: 516 3rd Avenue Seattle, 98104
    
• King County Council Budget Overview:
  • King County Q & A 2026-2027 YouTube short excellent overview of King County Council Budget narrated by Dwight Dively King County Budget Director.  Link: YouTube Video

Happy New Year, Wallingford!

We hope you and your families enjoyed a restful holiday season. As we begin a new year, we want to take a moment to reflect, reconnect, and invite you to be part of the work that helps keep Wallingford informed, engaged, and strong. 

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🤝 Why the WCC Matters

Over the past year, the Wallingford Community Council has played an active role in:

• Representing Wallingford voices in City discussions on the Comprehensive Plan and zoning
• Sharing timely updates so residents could engage meaningfully in public comment and hearings
• Partnering with neighboring councils and community organizations
• Hosting meetings that bring neighbors together around issues that affect daily life in Wallingford

As we head into 2026—with more City planning and zoning decisions ahead—a strong, informed membership matters more than ever.

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🌿 Join or Renew Your WCC Membership

Membership helps support:

• Clear, consistent communication with Wallingford residents
• Community meetings and invited speakers
• Advocacy work that reflects neighborhood priorities
• Outreach efforts to ensure Wallingford is accurately represented

Whether you’re a long-time member or new to the neighborhood, we invite you to join or renew today.

👉 Join or Renew Your WCC Membership

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📅 January & February Meeting Notes

• No WCC meeting in January (January 7 meeting is cancelled)
• Next General Meeting: Wednesday, February 4

Details for the February meeting—including guest speakers—will be shared in a separate newsletter later in January once plans are finalized.

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🔍 Looking Ahead

With Phase 2 of Seattle’s Comprehensive Plan still pending—now delayed due to the new mayoral transition—we’ll continue monitoring City updates closely. When there is concrete news on zoning maps, resolutions, and next steps for areas like Tangletown and South Wallingford, we’ll share a detailed update.

For now, this message is simply about staying connected and strengthening our community as the year begins.

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Thank you for being part of Wallingford and for supporting the work of the Wallingford Community Council. We look forward to seeing you in February.

Dear Neighbors, The Seattle City Council is preparing to vote on more than 100 amendments to the Comprehensive Plan and Middle Housing legislation — changes that will shape how our neighborhoods grow and function for the next 20 years. These amendments are not just technical adjustments. They touch on nearly every aspect of our daily quality of life — from housing density, building heights, and parking requirements to tree canopy protections, neighborhood boundaries, and public safety priorities. * Some strengthen tree protections and support historic districts. * Others would allow taller buildings in neighborhood centers, reduce parking requirements, or loosen development standards. * Several amendments address housing affordability, setbacks, lot coverage, and retail within residential areas. Because of the scale and speed of these proposals, it is crucial that residents review what’s being considered and make their voices heard. Because these decisions will directly affect the character, livability, and environment of our neighborhoods, it is essential that residents review what’s being considered and speak their minds to Council before final votes are cast Step 17-19th. Once adopted, these rules will set the course for how our community grows for decades to come. Below you’ll find a Community Voter Guide. It organizes and distills many of the 100+ proposed amendments into categories (trees, neighborhood centers, parking, housing standards) and notes which ones neighbors suggest supporting or scrutinizing. ✍️How You Can Help 1. Review the Voter Guide Below. Research deeper into any that are of interest or concern to you.  2. Email City Council with your thoughts anytime before final voting on Sept 17-19: council@seattle.gov. State your name, neighborhood, and your views on specific amendments. 3. Testify at the Public Hearing on Sept 12 (remote or in person). Speakers get 1 minute. 4. Spread the word: Forward this email to neighbors and friends.Thank you for making these important decisions that will shape Wallingford and Seattle for decades.

Community Voter Guide on Comp Plan Amendments and ‘Middle Housing’ – Public Hearing Sept 12th Seattle City Council is reviewing over 100 amendments to the 2025 Comprehensive Plan and Middle Housing bill. These decisions will shape how our neighborhoods grow for the next 20 years, including what can be built in Neighborhood Residential and Lowrise zones. Several proposals—including a new “South Wallingford / Gas Works Neighborhood Center”—were introduced very late in the process, with little to no public outreach.  Many neighbors are concerned that the process is inequitable and rushed. What’s at Stake * Development Standards: Height limits, lot coverage, setbacks, Floor Area Ratio (FAR), and parking requirements that shape neighborhood livability. * Middle Housing: Changes under HB1110 are already increasing density. Many amendments add additional bonuses and incentives. * Neighborhood Centers: Proposed new boundaries (including South Wallingford and Tangletown) would set the stage for upzoning in 2026. * Environment & Trees: Some amendments protect tree canopy; others loosen protections. Key Dates * Sept 12, 2025 – City Council Public Hearing (remote at 9:30 AM; in-person at 3:00 PM) * Sept 17–19, 2025 – Council final votes on amendments and Comprehensive Plan bills(CB120985  and CB120993 permanent Middle Housing.) This vote will include definitive decisions regarding the map boundaries for all urban and neighborhood centers, and policy amendments. These actions will finalize Phase 1 of the Comprehensive Plan, with the adopted policies and Future Land Use maps serving as a guide for the next two decades. For any amendment to pass, it must receive five votes from the council during the final meetings. Your input is crucial to help influence the council’s decision. The final Public Hearing is scheduled for Friday, September 12, with two sessions: 9:30 a.m. (remote registration from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.) and 3:00 p.m. (in-person registration from 2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.). We encourage your participation. Please review our recommended amendments and contact the Council by phone or in writing, or sign up to speak on Friday, September 12. For more information, visit the public comment website. Phase 1 involves two key items: CB 120985, related to the Comprehensive Plan, and CB 120993, which implements permanent legislation for “Middle Housing” as mandated by the state (HB1110). This state mandate allows the construction of 4 to 6 units on Neighborhood Residential lots. The exact number of units depends on the lot’s proximity to major transit. Specifically, HB1110 allows 6 units on 5,000 sq ft lots that are within ¼ mile of major transit,  lots located farther  than ¼ mile away from major transit allow 4 units. It’s important to note that HB1110 applies to areas outside of neighborhood centers. 30 Neighborhood centers  zoning proposed to be Lowrise 2-3 and Neighborhood Commercial ( in business core) without unit density limits. 📌Many proposed amendments seek to modify current development standards for Neighborhood Residential zones by introducing bonuses and incentives for developers. These incentives could significantly alter existing codes related to height, setbacks, lot coverage, Floor Area Ratio (FAR), Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), parking, and trees. The passage of these amendments impact what can be built in Neighborhood Residential and Lowrise zones. Reviewing the condensed list of amendments below can help you make informed decisions to preserve Wallingford’s character. These changes are occurring while simultaneously adding significant density per lot through a combination of HB1110, the Mayor’s plan to rezone 30 neighborhood centers (with more detailed zoning to be revealed in January), for proposed five story upzones to frequent transit arterials citywide. State legislation, specifically HB1110, will by itself significantly increase density. We advocate for maintaining the current standards for building heights (30-32 feet), front setbacks (minimum 10-20 feet), side setbacks (5 feet), and lot coverage (35%). Additionally, we support requiring 20% of lot area for open amenity spaces to be used for trees and recreation.  Your comments to the council on proposed amendments are crucial to influence and ensure these standards are upheld. To understand the impact of proposed amendments and their bonus/incentive tradeoffs, you can compare them against the current development standards. A cheat sheet is available for this comparison below.  The Comprehensive Plan website references the full 110 amendments in greater detail as released by Council on August 4, 2025. You can shape the Comprehensive Plan and influence development by making a list of amendments that you support, and those that you don’t, and send that list to council@seattle.gov by Sept. 11. Each amendment in the condensed list below will note the Council Member who proposed it.  Below are amendments that should be scrutinized with caution, followed others that should be supported Amendments to Scrutinize with Caution 📌 Short List: #7, #33, #34, #47, #54, #55-59, #60, #63, #65-67, #72, #74, #76, #84, #86, #95, #96, #99, #108, #109 These additional amendments below propose the biggest changes to current development standards for Neighborhood Residential areas (outside centers) and lowrise lot zoning designations (inside 30 neighborhood centers and centers everywhere).  Deeper Analysis: 📌#34 (Council Member: Rinck) Adds 8 NEW neighborhood Centers (For Wallingford specifically, it designates South Wallingford/Gas Works as a new location for a 79 acre, 27 block rezone). Introduced at the last minute on August 4th, 2025. * Creates new neighborhood centers across Alki, Broadview, Dawson, Gasworks, Loyal Heights, Nickerson, Roanoke, South Wedgewood). These 8 neighborhoods were dropped from the list of identified locations for 30 neighborhood centers in October, 2024 when the Mayor’s Plan was released.   * Background: The Mayor’s plan introduced 30 neighborhood centers with maps accessible on the city website and distributed at OPCD open houses. None of the 8 neighborhoods, particularly South Wallingford/Gas Works has seen a map circulated by OPCD for this location until August 4, 2025. In the 10 months since October 2024, The community was NEVER advised of a possible Gasworks Neighborhood Center location. The residents, homeowners, renters and businesses in South Wallingford have been denied 10 months of opportunities to engage with the city. We must hold the city government to higher standards. * We recommend that you write to council@seattle.gov to withdraw Amendment 34 for consideration of a South Wallingford / Gas Works Neighborhood Center location due to a non-transparent and inequitable process. council@seattle.gov.  📌#76 (Council Member: Rinck) Amend the definition of “major transit” to include ”frequent transit”.  * This would be a mistake as it contradicts the intent of HB1110. * “Major transit” is light rail and rapid ride with dedicated bus lanes. HB1110 “Middle Housing” stipulates that six units can be built near Major Transit if they are within ¼ mile, and that four units can be built anywhere outside the ¼ mile. 📌#47 (Council Member: Strauss) Tangletown area.  * No final map boundary is available to date after Strauss offered three new map boundary choices and the original as choices. Strauss will submit one final map soon. 📌#7 (Council Member: Rinck) Amend the Comp Plan to remove parking requirements city wide 📌#33 (Council Member: Strauss) Allow buildings taller than 6 stories in Neighborhood Centers (8 stories)  📌#34 (Council Member: Rinck) (see above) 📌#47 (Council Member: Strauss) (see above) 📌#54 (Council Member: Rinck) Allow unit lot subdivisions for ADU’s (refers to second lot subdivision) 📌#55-59 (Council Member: Rinck) related to ADU’s increasing size from 1000 -1500 sq. feet in lowrise, Exclude ADU’s from FAR / Floor Area Ratio (exemption from FAR), 1,000-1200 if three bedrooms, exclude ADU’s from density calculations, Exempt ADU’s from MHA affordability requirements 📌#60 (Council Member: Nelson) Expand the affordable housing bonus in neighborhood residential  📌#63 (Council Member: Nelson) Expand the affordable housing bonus for FAR / Floor Area Ratio in LR zones to waive development standards (Applies to lowrise 1 and higher for new broader affordable housing bonus with greater FAR, higher heights and units at 60%-80% AMI) 📌#65 (Council Member: Nelson) Allow retail stores to be located anywhere on any lot on a block 📌#66 (Council Member: Rink) Allow more commercial uses in more locations in neighborhood residential areas (not the corner store anymore, no size limit, bars, restaurants) 📌#67 (Council Member: Strauss) Allow stores to be located anywhere in NR zones, NOT JUST CORNERS 📌#72 (Council Member: Rinck) Amend density development standards to allow portions of a lot with environmentally critical areas to count toward density calculations (steep slopes for example) 📌#74 (Council Member: Nelson) Increase residential and lowrise height limits from 32 ft (increased by 2 ft already in interim legislation) now this proposes another 3 feet of height 📌#76 (Council Member: Rinck) (See above)  📌#84 (Council Member: Rinck) remove off street parking requirements CITYWIDE 📌#86 (Council Member: Nelson) Remove parking regulations/requirements within frequent transit areas of neighborhood residential 📌#95 (Council Member: Rinck) Reduces setbacks on small lots near transit (under 5,000 sq. feet) 📌#96 (Council Member: Rinck) Reduces side setbacks from 5 feet to 3 feet (maintenance areas, open space) 📌#99 (Council Member: Kettle) Eliminates amenity area requirements now 20% of lot for development in NR zones (space for trees, recreation) 📌#108 (Council Member: Hollingsworth) Exempt ADUs from FAR calculations in lowrise zones for legacy homeowners 📌#109 (Council Member: Hollingsworth) Reduce setbacks in lowrise zones for legacy homeowners Amendments to Support: Short List: #77, #93, #102, #5, #6, #10, #11, #14, #28, #29, #30, #32, #38, #40, #81, #110 Detailed Summary:  Quick Grouping of “Pro for Trees for Livability”: ✅ #77 (Council Member: Saka) Cottage Housing Bonus This amendment would make development standards more flexible for “cottage housing” which would be defined as “development consisting entirely of one or two story dwelling units arranged on two sides of a common, ground level amenity area equal to at least. ✅ #93 (Council Member: Rivera) Tree canopy requirements Effect: Modifies tree planting requirements, grants reduced setbacks, additional FAR / Floor Area Ratio and increased height for developments that preserve at least one Tier 2 tree. ✅ #102 (Council Member: Rivera) Tree Protections Tree protections SDCI alternate site plan authority and procedural discretion for development that encroaches on tree protection areas (could authorize SDCI Director to require alternate site plans to demonstrate that trees can be retained). Pro Comprehensive Plan Policy: ✅ #5 (Council Member: Strauss) Support grocery stores in food desserts and 27 Hollingsworth (same idea) ✅ #6 (Council Member: Strauss) Amend the Comp Plan to support multi-generational housing diversity for all ages and encourages renovation  ✅ #10 (Council Member: Saka) Amend the Comp Plan to add a policy on transit security ✅ #11 (Council Member: Saka) Amend the Comp Plan to revise a policy on missing sidewalks ✅ #14 (Council Member: Saka) Amend the Comprehensive Plan to add policies on pavement and bridge construction ✅ #28 (Council Member: Strauss) Amend the Climate and Environmental Element to highlight trees, bees, salmon, orca and herons ✅ #29 (Council Member: Strauss) Amend the Comp Plan to support the development of parks in regional and urban centers ✅ #30 (Council Member: Strauss)Amend the Comp Plan to support the development of community centers in regional and urban centers  ✅ #32 (Council Member: Kettle) Add a Public Safety Element to the Comprehensive Plan   ✅ #38 (Council Member: Hollingsworth) Adds protections for steep slopes in environmentally critical areas ✅ #40 (Council Member: Rivera) Amend the boundary map of the Ravenna Neighborhood map to support a National Historic District (shrinking map boundary to honor work of establishment of Ravenna Historic Districts) Important move in the right direction! ✅ #81 (Council Member: Rivera) Design Standards for Historic Districts ✅ #110 (Council Member: Saka) Requires mailed notices of area wide rezones (notice to lot owners of businesses, apartments, and residences must be notified of a rezone for properties resulting from residents being blindsided by the city’s intent to rezone (costly $500,000) project Take Action:   * We encourage you to send your list of what you support by number and what you support and do not support to council@seattle.gov anytime before the Council’s final vote on Sept 17-19th.  * Please also consider attending the Public Hearing on Friday, September 12th at either 9:30 (remote) or 3:00pm live at City Hall. https://www.seattle.gov/council/committees/public-comment Key References:  * Link to CB 120985 Comp Plan bill * Link to CB 120993 Middle Housing bill * Link to Development Standards reference with current  (heights, FAR, setbacks, for Residential ( HB1110) Lowrise, Midrise and Neighborhood Commercial zones)  * Wallingford community built flyer on Gas Works zoning changes * Article: The Best Cities for Low Carbon Emissions Aren’t the Tallest (Bloomberg)