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Public Hearing on Rezoning Properties at 538 NW 8 Avenue and 537 NW 7 Terrace

Original title: Public Hearing - Quasi-Judicial Ordinance Approving a Rezoning from Residential Multifamily Mid-Rise/Medium-High Density (RMM-25) District to Northwest Regional Activity Center-Mixed-Use West (NWRAC-MUw) District - Case No. UDP-Z26002 - 538 NW 8 Avenue and 537 NW 7 Terrace - (Commission District 3) Anyone wishing to speak must be sworn in. The Commission will announce any site visits, communications or expert opinions received and make them part of the record.

June 16, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This rezoning determines the types of buildings and businesses that can be constructed at 538 NW 8 Avenue and 537 NW 7 Terrace, potentially altering the density and land-use character of the immediate neighborhood.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Property owners of 538 NW 8 Avenue and 537 NW 7 Terrace

The rezoning would change the legal land-use designation and development potential of their properties.

Residents of Commission District 3

The rezoning may change the permitted density and types of commercial or residential uses allowed in their immediate vicinity.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 16, 2026.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

The local commission is holding a public hearing to consider changing the zoning designation for two specific properties. The proposed change would move the land from a residential multifamily district to a mixed-use regional activity center district.

Key Facts

  • The commission is considering a rezoning request for properties located at 538 NW 8 Avenue and 537 NW 7 Terrace.
  • The proposed change is from Residential Multifamily Mid-Rise/Medium-High Density (RMM-25) to Northwest Regional Activity Center-Mixed-Use West (NWRAC-MUw).
  • The case is identified as UDP-Z26002.
  • The properties are located within Commission District 3.
  • The hearing is classified as 'Quasi-Judicial,' meaning speakers must be sworn in to provide testimony.
  • The Commission is required to disclose any site visits, outside communications, or expert opinions received regarding this case for the public record.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 'Quasi-Judicial' mean for this hearing?
It means the commission acts like a court. Anyone who wishes to speak must be sworn in under oath, and the commission must formally enter all evidence, such as site visits or expert opinions, into the public record.
How can I participate in this hearing?
You may attend the public hearing, but be aware that if you wish to speak, you will be required to be sworn in.

Why It Matters

This rezoning determines the types of buildings and businesses that can be constructed at 538 NW 8 Avenue and 537 NW 7 Terrace, potentially altering the density and land-use character of the immediate neighborhood.

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Discoveries

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Transition to Mixed-Use

The proposal indicates a shift from purely residential multifamily zoning to a mixed-use regional activity center designation.

538 NW 8 Avenue537 NW 7 Terrace

Connected Entities

otherUDP-Z26002“Case number for the rezoning application.”Map →
location537 NW 7 Terrace“Property subject to the proposed rezoning.”Map →
organizationDevelopment Services“The department managing the agenda item.”Map →
location538 NW 8 Avenue“Property subject to the proposed rezoning.”Map →
locationCommission District 3“The administrative district where the properties are located.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

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Analysis Score

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  • Controversy20
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  • Entertainment5
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