Land Use and Sustainability Committee

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 · 9:30 AM AM · Council Chamber, City Hall 600 4th Avenue Seattle, WA 98104

TL;DR

The Seattle Land Use and Sustainability Committee held a meeting to review three items: a proposed data center moratorium, an expansion of transitional encampments, and changes to the city's land use decision process. The committee passed amended language clarifying how the City Council handles land use decisions.

Key Decisions

  • Data Center Moratorium Public Hearing (CB 121214) Heard in Committee
  • Transitional Encampment Expansion Public Hearing (CB 121195) Heard in Committee
  • Council Land Use Decision Process Ordinance (CB relating to SMC Sections 23.76 and 25.05) Passed as amended
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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. Data Center Moratorium Public Hearing (Council Bill 121214 / Ordinance 127447)
    Information Item (Inf)
    Action: heard in Committee

    The Information Item (Inf) was heard in Committee.

  8. 2. Transitional Encampment Expansion Public Hearing (Council Bill 121195 / Ordinance 127436)
    Information Item (Inf)
    Action: heard in Committee

    The Information Item (Inf) was heard in Committee.

  9. 3. An ordinance relating to Council land use decisions; amending Sections 23.76.050, 23.76.062, 25.05.070, 25.05.340, 25.05.455, 25.05.460. 25.05.502, and 25.05.680 of the Seattle Municipal Code to clarify processes for Council land use decisions.
    Council Bill (CB)
    Action: pass as amended Passed

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

  10. Adjournment