City of Olympia, WA

11/26/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 11/26/2024 10:11

11/26/2024 - Capital Mall Triangle Subarea Project Briefing

Planning Commission to be Briefed on Proposed Development Regulations

The final Capital Mall Triangle Subarea Plan was adopted by Olympia City Council on July 16, 2024. The subarea plan recommended several changes to the City's development regulations. An ordinance has been drafted that includes changes to building heights, a new Affordable Housing Height Overlay area in the core of the subarea, and changes to commercial parking minimums for restaurants, retail, offices, and shopping centers. It also addresses transportation impacts related to environmental review of development projects.

The Planning Commission will be briefed on the proposed changes at their regularly scheduled meeting on December 2. The agenda and draft ordinance will be available on the City website (City of Olympia - Calendar) on the Friday before the meeting. The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing in early 2025. Review by the Olympia City Council will likely occur in spring of 2025.

Information about the Capital Mall Triangle Subarea planning project, including the final adopted subarea plan and staff contact information, can be accessed at the project webpage olympiawa.gov/triangle and on Engage Olympia Capital Mall Triangle | Engage Olympia.
Contact
David Ginther, Senior Planner
Community Planning and Development
360.753.8335
[email protected]