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Aug 21, 2026

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Commission approves hospital expansion design

Published Aug 21, 2026

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Briefing

Jan 28, 2026

Commission approves hospital expansion design

The Planning Commission voted 6–0 to authorize a design-standards deviation for a 9,113-square-foot addition to Kadlec Regional Medical Center, including two operating rooms, a procedure room, and support spaces. Staff also reported that Richland received a $900,000 clean-energy-planning grant.

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Briefing

Jan 14, 2026

Planning Commission Reviews Growth Plans

The Planning Commission reviewed information for Richland’s Comprehensive Plan update, including growth targets, a potential Urban Growth Area boundary amendment in South Richland, and possible rezoning of land received through a Port of Benton exchange to allow residential development. Members were asked to submit comments on draft utilities and capital facilities elements by the January 28, 2026 meeting.

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Briefing

Dec 10, 2025

Commission Recommends Changes to Parking Rules

The Planning Commission voted 7-0 to recommend amendments that would remove minimum parking requirements in the Central Business District and Columbia Point North Waterfront District, while applying state-mandated requirements elsewhere in the city. It also voted 6-1 to recommend continued study of citywide parking concerns and possible development of citywide parking minimums.

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Briefing

Nov 12, 2025

Comprehensive Plan Survey Deadline Extended

The community survey for Richland’s Comprehensive Plan update was extended from October 31 to November 14, 2025.

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Briefing

Oct 8, 2025

Richland Advances Comprehensive Plan Update

Richland’s comprehensive plan update is underway, with a community survey scheduled to open October 10 and plan adoption anticipated by the end of 2026.

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Briefing

Sep 24, 2025

Commission Advances CBD Parking Ordinance Revision

The Planning Commission voted 5-2 to have staff draft a revised off-street parking ordinance focused on the Central Business District, with a possible presentation at a combined November/December meeting. It also unanimously recommended distributing available 2026 grant funds, including $125,000 for owner-occupied home rehabilitation and the remaining $64,450 for architectural barrier removal.

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Briefing

Sep 10, 2025

Citywide parking requirements discussed

Planning staff presented proposed code changes that would eliminate all minimum off-street parking requirements throughout Richland. The Planning Commission discussed motorcycle and bicycle parking, landscaping, accessibility, affordability, and public versus private parking; no official action was taken.

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Briefing

Aug 27, 2025

Climate policies advance to public hearing

The Planning Commission reviewed draft climate goals and policies focused on greenhouse gas reduction and resilience, with a public hearing scheduled for September 29, 2025. It also accepted comments on 2026 CDBG and HOME funding, but received no public comments and took no action.

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