City Council planning for growth

RITZVILLE — The City Council on May 16 approved a housing action plan after holding public hearings in March and April.

“The goal of the HAP is to encourage the construction of additional affordable and market rate housing in a greater variety of housing types at prices accessible to a variety of incomes,” according to the ordinance outlining the plan.

The lengthy plan, produced with the assistance of contractor SJC Alliance, includes a housing needs assessment, recommended policy and code changes, and various housing strategies. Before implementation, the plan will “undergo its own process fo...