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Council agrees to renew interim regulations on shelters and supportive housing as state law changes are implemented

5415171 · July 18, 2025
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Council moved to renew interim regulations to comply with House Bill 1220 and scheduled a second reading to extend interim rules while permanent regulations are developed.

Mercer Island City Council voted on July 15 to continue moving forward with a renewal of interim land-use regulations addressing emergency shelters, transitional housing and permanent supportive housing while staff completes permanent code amendments to align with state law.

Molly (staff presenter) and Director Jeff Thomas reviewed background on House Bill 1220, which requires cities to allow…

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