Notice of Public Hearings

Othello Planning Commission & Othello City Council

Zoning Update 2026 – Allowing New Housing in Existing Buildings, Allowing Child Care, and Prohibiting Family Burial Grounds

Notice is hereby given that the City of Othello will hold public hearings to discuss amending the following sections of the Othello Municipal Code (OMC) to comply with state laws allowing new housing in existing buildings and allowing child care in most zones, and prohibiting family burial grounds:

• OMC 17.20 Residential Zones
• OMC 17.30 Commercial Zones
• OMC 17.56 General Provisions
• OMC 17.61 Off-Street Parking
• Adding a new section to OMC 14.04 Building Codes

The hearings will be held:

• At the Planning Commission meeting, Mon. June 15, 2026 at 6:00 PM
• At the City Council meeting, Mon. Mon. June 22, 2026 at 6:00 PM

The public hearings will be held at Othello City Hall, Council Chambers, 500 E. Main St. The hearings will also be accessible by internet and phone. All Council and Commission meetings are open to the public. Arrangements to reasonably accommodate special needs, including accessibility or an interpreter, will be made upon receiving 24-hour advance notice. Arrangements to testify remotely at the public hearings must be made in advance.

Check the calendar and agendas for more information and the meeting link, or contact the City of Othello at 509-488-5686 or email at ahenning@othellowa.gov