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Port Orchard staff proposes interim middle-housing ordinance to meet state deadline
Summary
Staff proposed an interim ordinance adopting Department of Commerce model middle-housing provisions to meet state HB 1110 requirements for tier-3 cities by June 30, 2025; commissioners discussed adopting tier-2-ready language later and asked about timeline and design standards.
City planning staff presented a proposed interim ordinance to implement middle-housing standards consistent with state law (House Bill 1110) and Department of Commerce guidance, and asked the Planning Commission to review the interim approach before formal code revisions and a public hearing.
Staff said Port Orchard is currently a Tier 3 city under state guidance and must meet minimum requirements by June 30, 2025. The interim ordinance would adopt the Department of Commerce’s Tier‑3 model provisions so the city complies on time while staff continues work on a longer-term Tier‑2…
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