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Land Use and Sustainability Committee

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 · 9:30 AM AM · Council Chamber, City Hall 600 4th Avenue Seattle, WA 98104

TL;DR

The Land Use and Sustainability Committee approved a moratorium on new data center applications in Seattle, giving the city time to develop regulations for these facilities. The committee also approved an extension of a contract rezone for a property on Rainier Avenue South and discussed clarifications to the city's land use decision processes.

Key Decisions

  • Data Center Moratorium Passed
  • 5201 Rainier Avenue South Contract Rezone Extension Passed
  • Ordinance Approving Extended Contract Rezone at 5201 Rainier Avenue South Passed
  • Clarification of Council Land Use Decision Processes Discussed
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Agenda

  1. This meeting also constitutes a meeting of the City Council, provided that the meeting shall be conducted as a committee meeting under the Council Rules and Procedures, and Council action shall be limited to committee business.
  2. Please Note: Times listed are estimated
  3. Call To Order
  4. Approval of the Agenda
  5. Public Comment
  6. Items of Business
  7. 1. An ordinance relating to land use and zoning; introducing a new definition for data centers; adopting a moratorium on the filing, acceptance, processing, or approval of applications for the establishment or expansion of, or change of use to, data centers; amending Section 23.84A.008 of the Seattle Municipal Code; approving a work plan; declaring an emergency; and establishing an immediate effective date; all by a 3/4 vote of the City Council.
    Council Bill (CB)
    Action: pass as amended Passed

    The Committee recommends that City Council pass as amended the Council Bill (CB).

  8. 2. An ordinance relating to Council land use decisions; amending Sections 23.76.050, 23.76.062, and 25.05.680 of the Seattle Municipal Code to clarify processes for Council land use decisions.
    Council Bill (CB)
    Action: discussed

    The Council Bill (CB) was discussed.

  9. 3. Application of Eagle Rock Ventures and 5201 Rainier, LLC, for an extension of the contract rezone of the property at 5201 Rainier Avenue South. Original contract rezone application approved through CF 314311 and Ordinance 125632 (Project No. 3018378-LU; Type IV).
    Clerk File (CF)
    Action: grant Passed

    The Committee recommends that City Council grant the Clerk File (CF).

  10. 4. An ordinance relating to land use and zoning; approving the extension of a contract rezone approved by Ordinance 125632 and accepting an amended Property Use and Development Agreement for a property located at 5201 Rainier Avenue South (Application by Eagle Rock Ventures and 5201 Rainier, LLC, C.F. 314549, SDCI Project 3018378-LU).
    Council Bill (CB)
    Action: pass Passed

    The Committee recommends that City Council pass the Council Bill (CB).

  11. Adjournment