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Kenmore commission adopts inclusionary zoning framework for 4+ unit developments, removes unit‑size exemption
Summary
The Planning Commission voted to apply inclusionary requirements to developments of four or more units, struck a proposed square‑foot exemption, and set an annual CPI update with a two‑year market re‑evaluation for in‑lieu fees.
The Kenmore Planning Commission voted April 1 to make inclusionary housing requirements apply to residential developments that create four or more new dwelling units and to remove a proposed exemption based on unit square footage. Commissioners also approved an annual CPI adjustment to the in‑lieu fee and a review of the fee methodology at least every two years.
The 4–3 vote sends the draft inclusionary language to public hearing with the commission’s direction that projects with fewer than four units remain exempt but that there be no square‑footage exemption (the staff draft had presented options to exempt smaller units). The commission separately approved, by unanimous vote, a motion to use the consulting analysis’ recommended CPI adjustment…
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