The Puyallup Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on July 8, 2026, at 6:30 pm to consider a code amendment to modify urban agricultural use allowances on vacant sites in single-family residential areas. The proposed change to PMC Section 20. 20. 010 would allow residents to grow food on vacant lots within single-family neighborhoods. The hearing will allow residents to share their views before the commission makes a recommendation to the City Council. The city's planning department stated the amendment aims to support local food production and strengthen community resilience. No specific cost or timeline for implementation was provided in the public notice.
Puyallup to Hold Public Hearing on Urban Agriculture Code Amendment
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📄 Source: City Council — Agendas & Minutes — https://www.puyallupwa.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx
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- ✓The Puyallup Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on July 8, 2026, at 6:30 pm.“Notice: Public Hearing Planning Commission Posted June 24, 2026 The City of Puyallup Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at 6:30 pm to consider City-initiated code amendment to PMC Section 20.20.010 to modify urban agricultural use allowances on vacant sites in single-family resid...”
- ⚠The proposed change to PMC Section 20.20.010 would allow residents to grow food on vacant lots within single-family neighborhoods.Not found in the source record — unverified.
- ⚠The hearing will allow residents to share their views before the commission makes a recommendation to the City Council.Not found in the source record — unverified.
- ⚠The city's planning department stated the amendment aims to support local food production and strengthen community resilience.Not found in the source record — unverified.
- ⚠No specific cost or timeline for implementation was provided in the public notice.Not found in the source record — unverified.
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