The Bellevue City Council discussed a proposed emergency ordinance Tuesday night that would temporarily restrict redevelopment along a portion of Main Street in the Old Bellevue neighborhood. The proposed Interim Official Control would apply to properties located between 100th Avenue NE and Bellevue Way.
The ordinance was introduced following recent development activity in the area. Earlier this year, a permit application was submitted for an eight-story apartment building at the intersection of Main Street and 103rd Avenue. The proposed development includes 176 residential units and more than 10,000 square feet of ground-floor retail space. Permit filings submitted in February indicate a potential construction start in early 2026.
The proposed development has already vested under current zoning regulations and would not be affected by an interim control. The IOC would instead apply to other properties along Main Street that have not yet begun the permitting process…