Bellevue Council Retains Upper-Floor Setback Rules in Old Bellevue

Bellevue Council Retains Upper-Floor Setback Rules in Old Bellevue

Photo Credit: Bellevue Downtown Association The Bellevue City Council recently approved an amendment to retain existing stepback requirements along Main Street in Old Bellevue. Stepbacks require upper floors of buildings to be set back from the street, helping maintain a pedestrian-friendly streetscape and the character of the neighborhood. The amendment passed with Dave Hamilton and Jared Nieuwenhuis voting against it. Councilmembers noted that…