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Land Use

This chapter establishes Bellevue's overall growth strategy, directing most growth to the Downtown Regional Growth Center, BelRed, Wilburton, Crossroads, Eastgate and Factoria mixed-use centers served by transit. It supports diverse housing types, neighborhood-serving commercial centers, transit-oriented development and compatible land use transitions. The chapter also addresses annexation and citywide policies supporting equitable access to parks, child care and environmental protections.

Land Use Economy Environment Housing Governance
Key Commitments
35,000 additional housing units by 2044, 70,000 additional jobs by 2044, total 98,200 housing units and 227,800 jobs by 2044
Goals (1 total)
  • LU-Goal: To develop and maintain a land use pattern that protects natural systems, retains trees and open space, maintains neighborhood vitality, and focuses development in Downtown and Mixed Use and Neighborhood centers
Stronger Policy Language (27 policies)
  • LU-7: Accommodate adopted growth targets of 35,000 additional housing units and 70,000 additional jobs for the 2019-2044 period and plan for the additional growth anticipated by 2044.
  • LU-34: Changes in zoning must be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and the Future Land Use Map, including changes in zoning within the same future land use designation.
  • LU-50: Require owners of land annexing to the city to be subject to their proportionate share of the city's bonded indebtedness.
Aspirational / Monitoring Language (23 policies)
  • LU-8: Encourage new residential development to achieve a substantial portion of the maximum density allowed on the net buildable acreage.
  • LU-17: Establish new Neighborhood Centers through a process that utilizes inclusive outreach, identifies and seeks to fulfill gaps in locations providing neighborhood services...
  • LU-32: Encourage reducing parking requirements in areas with good access to transit and active transportation facilities and prioritize parking options to serve the community with special needs.

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