Politics & Government

Overlay District Approved by Kent Council

District will rezone 10 acres on South Lincoln Street for 596-bed apartment complex

An covering about 10 acres on South Lincoln Street was approved by Kent City Council members tonight.

More than a dozen residents showed up at tonight's meeting and voiced opposition to the district.

Council voted unanimously to adopt the overlay district as part of the city's zoning code. The overlay paves the way for to be built by Edwards Communities Development Co.

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