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Bellevue council adopts middle-housing and ADU ordinances to meet state deadline
Summary
Bellevue City Council on June 24 adopted local land-use ordinances implementing 2023 state bills requiring middle housing and expanded accessory dwelling units, setting local limits, design rules and an in‑lieu fee option.
Bellevue City Council on June 24 adopted two ordinances to implement 2023 state laws requiring cities to allow middle housing and expanded accessory dwelling units (ADUs).
Mayor Lynn Robertson said the package balances neighborhood character and housing need: “My goals ... are to increase housing at all affordabilities in Bellevue,” she told the council during a lengthy discussion of design, location and implementation details.
The ordinances implement baseline state requirements from House Bill 1110 (middle housing) and House Bill 1337 (ADUs) while tailoring rules for Bellevue. Key provisions the council approved include a citywide allowance of up to four units per lot by right, a bonus up to six units within a quarter‑mile walking distance…
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