Increase flexibility of development and design standards for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU).

Encourage infill development, update development and design standards to integrate with neighborhood character.

Reduce or streamline the notification and commenting requirements.

Expand allowable zones to enable licensing compliance.

Expand the permitted zoning districts and lot types, update design standards to integrate with neighborhood character.

Adopt exemption levels as permitted in WAC 197-11-800 to streamline permitting processes, add standards for discovery of historic artifacts.

Clarify development regulations, and provide additional flexibility for natural topography or critical areas.

Two virtual public open houses have been scheduled to share information and gather input on the proposals. The City is offering two sessions online and by phone over the Webex meeting platform. Both open house sessions will feature the same content.

You can review a description of each proposal on the project webpage, which will be updated as the draft revisions evolve.

Additionally, two City Plan Commission workshops have been scheduled to review possible revisions to the code. Public hearings have not been scheduled at this time. Please visit the Plan Commission webpage to view the Agendas, which contain packet material available for review and instructions for joining the virtual meetings:

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