Lake Forest Park council reviews middle-housing, ADU and unit‑lot subdivision code amendments

Lake Forest Park City Council members on June 16 discussed proposed code amendments in two ordinances—25‑13‑09 (unit‑lot subdivision) and 25‑13‑10 (middle housing and accessory dwelling units)—with staff recommending approval and asking the council to consider minor clarifications before final action.

The measures update the Lake Forest Park Municipal Code to implement recent state housing legislation and to clarify how ADUs and unit‑lot subdivisions are treated locally. Mark Hoffman, Community Development Director, told the council that the city completed a Department of Commerce 60‑day review and a SIPA determination of nonsignificance with no appeals and that the ordinances incorporate planning commission and public comments. “The recommendation is for approval, and then we'll go from there,” Hoffman said; he noted a regular meeting is scheduled at 7 p.m. on June 26 for potential adoption.

Why it matters: the amendments respond to state middle‑housing requirements and the city’s comprehensive plan, and they affect whether ADUs are permitted on lots…