Policy to Planning: January 2026

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JANUARY 2026

Stay up to date on policy and planning projects

To help keep our community more informed, the City of Bellevue's Community Development and Development Services departments are excited to present a new e-newsletter that covers everything from policy to planning. If you want to continue receiving this e-newsletter, update your subscriber preferences (link below) and select Development and Planning Updates.

BelRed Look Forward land use code amendment draft available for review

The first public working draft of the BelRed code is now available for review. This draft reflects community and interdepartmental feedback gathered earlier this year, and we invite the community to take a look and share feedback. Thank you to everyone who participated in outreach and engagement activities during the spring and summer of 2025. The input received has been invaluable in shaping this project.

Additional engagement opportunities will follow and will provide an opportunity to ask questions and provide further input. Learn more: BellevueWA.gov/belred-luca

Cougar Mountain annexation update

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The City of Bellevue is considering annexing approximately 52 acres of unincorporated land near Cougar Mountain at the request of property owners. The annexation process is currently in the petition phase, and if a sufficient number of petitions are signed by property owners, the City Council will hold a public hearing, likely in the spring.

For more info, visit the city's annexation website: BelleveuWA.gov/cougar-mountain-annexation

Parking Reform LUCA

The City of Bellevue is updating its land use code to comply with new state laws that change how cities regulate parking for new development as well as updates to the city's Comprehensive Plan policies. The project will also explore opportunities to simplify and consolidate parking regulations citywide. Join the city on Feb. 9 for an information session on the new state requirements.

Learn more: BellevueWA.gov/parking-reform-luca

Comprehensive Plan amendment application

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The City of Bellevue has received one Comprehensive Plan amendment application for Evans Plaza proposing to change the Comprehensive Plan map on five parcels in the Bridle Trails neighborhood area from a General Commercial to a Lowrise 2 mixed use designation. The Planning Commission will hold a study session at its Jan. 14 meeting to discuss the Evans Plaza application, followed by a public hearing tentatively scheduled for Feb 11.

To learn more about Comprehensive Plan amendments, visit BellevueWA.gov/comp-plan-amendments.

Upcoming Meetings and Engagement Opportunities

Tuesday, Jan. 13 City Council Meeting

Meeting information

Wednesday, Jan. 14 Planning Commission Meeting

Meeting information

Monday, Feb. 9

Parking Reform LUCA Information Session

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