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The City Council approved Ordinance 2026-01 for first reading on a 5-1 vote, eliminating minimum off-street parking requirements in the Central Business District and Columbia Point North Waterfront District.
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The change brings Richland's zoning rules into line with recent state legislation and is intended to reduce development costs and encourage infill redevelopment in the two targeted areas. It passed an initial reading, so it is not yet a final enactment based on the provided minutes. Councilmember VanDyke opposed the ordinance.
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