Update on North of NERA Neighborhood Business and Mixed-Use Business Draft Zoning Proposal
The City of Burien recently adopted the Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update which plans for future housing and future jobs in the community. Now the City is implementing the Comprehensive Plan by preparing a zoning proposal to remove barriers for new and diverse job opportunities and support current residents. The City will work with the community to develop new zoning proposal alternatives for the area north of South 138th Street to South 128th Street along Des Moines Memorial Drive. The goal of this engagement process is for the community to inform the alternative zoning proposals for the project area for Planning Commission and consideration by the Burien City Council.
Get Involved
Your feedback is important:
- Email us! Share questions and comments directly using the project contact email on this page.
- Attend Planning Commission Meetings! Meeting schedules and materials are posted online.
- Watch for mailers! Every property owner within the project area will receive updates.
Upcoming Events
This project will be presented and shared publicly throughout the process. The Planning Commission will be briefed on the project and hold a public hearing where they will make a recommendation to the City Council. Final action to amend the Burien Municipal Code and Official Zoning Map will be made by the City Council. This section will be updated frequently with scheduled meetings and links to the meeting packets.
Planning Commission meeting packets are typically published online one week in advance of the meeting.
- September 24, 2025, Planning Commission Briefing Packet
- February 11, 2026, Planning Commission Briefing Packet
- March 17, 2026, Airport Committee Meeting Presentation
- March 27, 2026, BEDP Meeting Presentation on NERA
- March 31, 2026, Local Business Focus Group 6 p.m. at Boulevard Park Library (12015 Roseberg Ave S.)
- April 11, 2026, North of NERA Community Conversation from 1pm-3pm at Boulevard Park Library (12015 Roseberg Ave S)
- April 22, 2026, North of NERA Open House Event 3:30-5 p.m. at first floor of Burien City Hall (400 SW 152nd St)
- April 22, 2026, Planning Commission Briefing Packet
- June 10, 2026, Planning Commission Briefing Packet
- June 24, 2026, Planning Commission Briefing Packet
- June 29, 2026, City Council Briefing
- July 1, 2026, Virtual Code Amendments Walkthrough at 6 p.m. on Zoom (meeting access)
- RECENTLY ADDED: July 7, 2026, Additional Virtual Code Amendments Walkthrough at 6 p.m. on Zoom (meeting access)
- July 8, 2026, Planning Commission Public Hearing Packet
- September 14, 2026, City Council Briefing
- September 28, 2026, City Council Ordinance First Reading
- October 12, 2026, City Council Ordinance Adoption
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Background Information
Past City of Burien planning efforts in 1997, 2010, and 2024 demonstrated an interest in expanding industrial land uses in this area. The Northeast Redevelopment Area (NERA) planning study began in 1997, with a Redevelopment Plan and Implementation Strategy adopted in 2010. Because of these efforts, the area is currently referred to as “North of NERA”. However, one goal of this project is to rename the project area in partnership with the community based on the preferred alternative.
The project area is between South 128th Street and South 138th Street, west of Des Moines Memorial Drive.
Project Timeline
Last Updated: June 30, 2026