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Council reviews cottage cluster proposal to expand middle‑housing options; concerns raised about density and fees
Summary
Planning staff presented draft regulations for 'cottage clusters' aimed at middle‑income and entry‑level ownership, including unit‑lot subdivisions and fee reductions for permanently affordable units. Council members praised the approach but raised concerns about long‑term affordability, parking design, and incentive structure; staff will refine
Planning staff presented a first read of proposed cottage cluster regulations — a zoning tool intended to create small, clustered dwelling units with shared open space and options for ownership — as part of the city’s broader effort to address a shortfall of low‑ and middle‑income housing capacity.
Why it matters: Sedro‑Woolley’s housing needs assessment shows a deficit in low‑ and middle‑income units. Cottage clusters are one tool planners and some council members want to add to the city’s housing toolkit to generate modest‑sized units that can be designed to fit existing neighborhoods.
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