Puyallup, Washington Development News

City Council Discusses Phase Two Zoning Amendments, Including Mixed-Use, Residential Consolidation, and Fairground Updates

The city council reviewed proposed phase two zoning map and code amendments as part of the Development and Permitting Services work plan. Discussions included potential increases in height allowances for mixed-use zones, rezoning of the CMX zone to UCX in the Shaw Pioneer area, changes near South Meridian and the 512 off-ramp, and the application of the mixed-use design review overlay. Consideration was given to converting neighborhood commercial designated parcels to a limited mixed-use zone (LMX), with a focus on drafting code amendments to address impacts on adjacent properties and implementing public outreach. Updates to commercial and office professional zones (CL and OP) were proposed for elimination and rezoning to LMX. A significant portion of the discussion centered on consolidating single-family residential zones (RS6, RS8, RS10) into either two or one zone, with mixed feedback from council members. Proposed changes for manufacturing zones included allowing data centers, daycare centers, and other uses in the South Hill Business and Technology Center, with discussions on potential impacts and alignment with the comprehensive plan. Finally, updates to the fair zone and fair parking overlay were discussed, including potential rezonings and modifications to accommodate mixed-use opportunities and resolve non-conforming issues for the Washington State Fair properties.