Published June 20 2025
Plus, council ethics training and Juneteenth proclamation
On Tuesday, the City Council adopted land use code changes and rezoned the Wilburton transit-oriented development area to implement the Wilburton Vision, which seeks to transform Wilburton as a vibrant, mixed-use neighborhood with strong transit connections. The rezone establishes four new mixed-use land use districts to guide future growth. Accompanying code changes introduce design standards and requirements to support housing and job growth, affordable housing development, walkability and open space. There are also updates to noise and sign regulations that align the new Wilburton districts with those in Downtown Bellevue.
During the meeting, the council adopted the ordinance with some modifications. These included changes to the dimensions of one street type planned for Wilburton, adjustments to the vesting timeline for certain development fees and the addition of a new incentive option for upper-level building stepbacks.
Following discussion of options and amendments, the council unanimously approved the code updates, advancing a long-term vision for Wilburton. The full presentation and discussion are available through video replay on Bellevue Television with supporting information available in the meeting materials.
Council ethics training
The council also received required ethics training during the meeting. City councilmembers must follow certain ethics laws set forth in both state and city codes related to conflicts of interest, confidential information, use of public resources, gifts and favors, disclosures, recusals and more.
The council last received ethics training in 2017. The full presentation is available on video replay.
Juneteenth proclamation
In other business, the council proclaimed June 19, 2025, as Juneteenth in Bellevue. City Hall and other city facilities are closed that day to observe the holiday.