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Medical Lake staff previews comprehensive-plan outreach and new state rules that will require accessory dwelling units

5482985 · July 25, 2025
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Planning staff described phase-two engagement for the comprehensive plan, upcoming community outreach events and the state-mandated changes for accessory dwelling units (ADUs) the city must adopt as part of its regulatory update.

City planning staff told the Medical Lake Planning Commission that phase two of the comprehensive-plan update will focus on vision statements and community engagement, with “reporter on the street” outreach at local events and targeted meetings with business owners. Planning staff said survey results and draft vision statements were posted online and would be carried to public events such as Linger at the Lake and the farmers market.

Elisa (planning staff) briefed the commission on a separate but related topic: state legislation now requires jurisdictions to allow accessory dwelling units in zones…

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