In early to mid-September, 181 members of the community responded to a survey on small-scale commercial uses in residential neighborhoods. (previous article about this) The survey asked community members about the types of businesses that should be allowed, their scale/size, and other requirements they felt would be needed to minimize impacts on nearby properties withinContinue reading “Results of the small-scale commercial uses in residential neighborhoods survey”
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Small-scale commercial uses in residential neighborhoods survey open until Tues, Sept 15
While updating their comprehensive plan in 2025, the Olympia City Council discussed allowing small businesses to provide residents with options for goods and services in their neighborhoods. The council placed this on the Community Development Department’s workplan in 2026. City staff will be drafting proposed amendments to city code based on input they receive fromContinue reading “Small-scale commercial uses in residential neighborhoods survey open until Tues, Sept 15”
