Decide whether to adopt housing initiative or put it on ballot

Marina Way SouthZoningHearing

In Plain English

Residents submitted an initiative to change city zoning rules to allow a 59-unit housing project on Marina Way South. The city must either adopt the initiative as written or call a special election to let voters decide. If approved, the project can move forward under the new zoning rules.

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Votes

Send this matter to the ballot to be voted on the June 7, 2016 Primary Election

Passed

6 to 0

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Why This Vote Matters

The council unanimously agreed to put a resident-initiated housing proposal on the June 2016 ballot. The initiative would change zoning rules to allow a 59-unit housing development on Marina Way South. Rather than adopt the zoning change directly, the council chose to let voters decide the matter in a special election. If voters approve the initiative, the housing project can proceed under the new zoning rules.

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Community Discussion

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