Bothell planning panel to weigh land-use code changes at Sept. 16 hearing
The Bothell Planning Commission will hold a public hearing Sept. 16 on proposed amendments to land-use procedures in BMC Titles 11, 12, and 14. 1
What the records say
Bothell's Planning Commission will hold a hybrid public hearing on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026, at 6 p.m. or later in the Bothell City Hall Council Chambers, 18415 101st Ave NE. The commission will consider a recommendation to the City Council on proposed amendments to Bothell Municipal Code Titles 11, 12, and 14, which cover land-use procedures. 1
- The hybrid hearing is set for Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026, at 6 p.m. or later in Bothell City Hall Council Chambers, 18415 101st Ave NE. 1
- Proposed amendments address the permit review framework, public notice and hearing procedures, the legislative amendment process, site plan review, rezone procedures, and other development review requirements. 1
- The public can comment in person, remotely, or by written submission to imaginebothell@bothellwa.gov prior to the meeting. 1
- Meeting materials will be available in the city's Agenda Center before the hearing; virtual-attendance instructions will be published with the meeting agenda. 1
Why it matters
The city says the proposed updates are intended to clarify and streamline procedures, remove duplicative or outdated provisions, and align the code with current City practices and state law — changes that could affect how permit applications, site plans, rezones, and public hearings move through review. The commission's recommendation will inform the City Council's final decision. 1