Buckley
Washington
Upcoming
Mon Jul 6, 2026
Planning Commission
Planning Commission to discuss housing code updates and BESS
The commission will review proposed development code updates to align with state law, specifically regarding affordable housing density bonuses for religious organizations and ADU regulations. They will also discuss the definition of Floor Area Ratio (FAR) and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).
- Proposed density bonuses for affordable housing on religiously owned land
- ADU updates: removing owner-occupancy requirements and recorded statements
- Capping ADU impact fees at 50% of principal unit fees
- Establishing a formal definition for Floor Area Ratio (FAR)
- Opening discussion on Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
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Tue Jul 7, 2026
City Council
Council study session has no specific agenda items
The agenda is only procedural boilerplate with no substantive items listed for discussion or decision.
- No specific items listed in the agenda text
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Tue Jun 23, 2026
City Council
Council to vote on moratorium for battery energy storage systems
The City Council will discuss and potentially adopt a moratorium on Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) due to fire and environmental risks. They will also consider an ordinance for a City Hall Saw Sign, approve a recreation services contract with Cycle Therapy, and appoint a new Public Works Director.
- Adopt Ordinance 06-26 imposing a moratorium on Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
- Consider Ordinance for City Hall Saw Sign
- Approve Recreation Services Contract with Cycle Therapy
- Appoint Public Works Director and approve contract
- Appoint Judith Hernandez to Senior Citizen Advisory Commission
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