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Mill Creek council adopts code amendments to comply with new state housing laws over lone dissent
Summary
The council voted 6-1 June 3 to amend the Mill Creek Municipal Code to meet requirements of several recent state housing bills; one councilmember said the changes cede too much local control and warned against legal acquiescence.
The Mill Creek City Council voted 6-1 June 3 to amend the city—s municipal code to comply with recent Washington state housing legislation, including provisions from multiple bills referenced by staff.
Council considered a motion to amend the Mill Creek Municipal Code "to comply with state housing regulations in HB 1042, HB 110, HB 1337, HB 1998, and SB 5258 and establishing an effective date." The ordinance as presented was described by staff as the minimum changes necessary to meet state requirements; staff recommended final technical adjustments during the city—s annual code update this fall.
Councilmember Justin Cavalieri…
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