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Kent adopts Phase 1 of Recode Kent to meet state housing law deadlines; staff to study historic‑district concerns
Summary
Council adopted ordinance 4517 amending Titles 12 and 15 to comply with new state housing laws and the city's comprehensive plan; staff said Phase 2 will follow and will evaluate requests concerning the Mill Creek Historic District raised during public comment.
Kent City Council adopted ordinance 4517 on June 30, amending Titles 12 and 15 of the Kent City Code to implement housing requirements required by new state legislation and to align with the city's 2044 comprehensive plan. Staff said a Phase 2 of Recode Kent will begin in the coming months to address additional, non‑statutory items.
Why it matters: the ordinance responds to recent state laws that change local residential zoning rules (middle housing, accessory dwelling units and related standards); the council adopted Phase 1 to meet the state adoption…
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