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State law forces Anacortes to permit coliving housing where multifamily is allowed

5809853 · September 13, 2025
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Summary

Planning staff presented draft code language to add 'coliving' as a permitted housing type in zones that already allow multifamily units, with special standards and a clarified parking approach to follow.

City planning staff told the Planning Commission on Sept. 10 that state law requires Anacortes to allow coliving housing wherever six‑unit (or larger) multifamily developments are permitted outright. Staff presented proposed code language defining coliving and proposed where it would be allowed in the city’s zoning map.

“Coliving is a residential development with sleeping units that are independently rented and lockable and provide living and sleeping space, and residents share kitchen facilities with other sleeping units in the building,” Planning…

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