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Bothell staff present draft middle‑housing code to allow up to six units per lot; council debates raising base to four
Summary
Community Development senior planner Ray Sosa presented a draft zoning amendment to allow up to six dwelling units per lot in more residential zones, consistent with state law and Bothell’s 2024 comprehensive plan; staff said more analysis is required before adoption.
Senior long‑range planner Ray Sosa told the Bothell City Council on June 10 that staff are proposing zoning code amendments to increase allowed middle housing densities, moving from the current base framework to allow up to six dwelling units per lot in more areas, in alignment with state requirements and the 2024 comprehensive plan.
Sosa said the adjustment from four to six units per lot would expand density opportunities across more than 40% of the city, but could require related comprehensive plan amendments and environmental review. He explained…
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