TODAY, Wednesday, Sept. 24, 3:30 – 5:00 p.m. the community is invited to learn about Burien’s Critical Area Ordinance update, protecting wetlands, streams, and habitats while guiding development.
The City of Burien will host an open house on the Critical Area Ordinance Update on Tuesday, September 24, 2025, from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. in the Burien City Council Chambers (Burien Library Multipurpose Room).
Following the open house, community members are encouraged to stay for a public hearing at the Planning Commission meeting, which begins at 5:30 p.m.
Planning Commission Meeting Agenda
You may attend virtually via Zoom.
View only options: Channel 21 or Livestream at https://bit.ly/3LD9yxa
Full AGENDA Link
Agenda Highlights:
- Public Hearing
- Critical Area Ordinance Update
- Comprehensive Plan Amendments – City Initiated
- briefing on the North of NERA Rezone Project.
From the City of Burien
The open house event will provide an overview of the Critical Area Ordinance and proposed changes to Burien’s critical area regulations, which are designed to protect wetlands, streams, wildlife habitats, and other sensitive natural features while balancing the city’s growth and development needs. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn how the proposed changes may impact their property, what these changes mean, and the alignment with state law reflecting best available science.
This open house is an opportunity for residents, property owners, and others interested in understanding how these changes may affect future projects and land uses in Burien. City staff will be joined by the consultants who have worked on the update and will be available to answer questions, explain the proposed regulations, and gather community input.
About “Shape Your City”
This event is part of Shape Your City, Burien’s coordinated planning effort. The program has included updates to the Comprehensive Plan, a new Transportation Master Plan, revisions to the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Plan, and a new Economic Development Action Plan.
Learn More
For questions or additional details about the Critical Area Ordinance Update, contact the City of Burien Planning Division at planning@burienwa.gov.
