Policy to Planning: Mid-March 2026

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MID-MARCH 2026

Great Neighborhoods at Planning Commission

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The Great Neighborhoods Eastgate and Factoria team will provide an update to the Planning Commission on Wednesday, March 25. Draft vision statements and “policy moves” for both neighborhoods have been published, which incorporate community input and clarify intent and desired outcomes. Detailed policies are expected later this spring.

Visit the links below to share how you think these ideas will shape the neighborhoods. The deadline for submitting feedback on Engaging Bellevue is Friday, March 20.

Eastgate

Factoria

Sustainable Bellevue Townhall on March23

Join us for the Sustainable Bellevue Townhall on Monday, March 23, 6:30-8 p.m. at City Hall to learn about Bellevue’s efforts to enhance sustainability and reduce emissions. Doors open at 6 p.m. Meet the city's sustainability team and enjoy lights refreshments prior to the official 6:30 p.m. start time. For more information, contact sustainability@bellevuewa.gov.

Pre-approved plans launches

Bellevue has initiated a new program to develop a pre-approved plans program for detached accessory dwelling units (DADUs) and cottage housing to make building smaller homes simpler, more predictable and more affordable. Under the proposal, the city would offer pre-approved building plans that homeowners could purchase and use when applying for permits. Learn more at BellevueWA.gov/pre-approved-plans.

Parking reform: Community open houses

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Please join the City of Bellevue for a community data walk to learn more about changes to parking regulations for development. Connect with the planning team to learn about these proposed updates to parking regulations for development, what’s changing and why and get answers to questions about what these changes could mean for the community. Two community open houses will be held April 20 and May 6, as well as a virtual event on May 8. Registration is encouraged but not required. Register at Parking-Reform-Data-Walks-Eventbrite.com. Learn more at BellevueWA.gov/parking-reform-luca.

Upcoming Meetings and Engagement Opportunities

Monday, March 23 Sustainable Bellevue Townhall

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Tuesday, March 24 City Council Meeting

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Wednesday, March 25 Planning Commission Meeting

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Monday, April 20 Parking Reform Community Data Walk

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Wednesday, May 6 Parking Reform Community Data Walk

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Friday, May 8 Parking Reform Virtual Community Data Walk

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Policy to Planning: Mid-March 2026

Great Neighborhoods at Planning Commission

Sustainable Bellevue Townhall on March23

Pre-approved plans launches

Parking reform: Community open houses

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