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Plan Commission backs ADU code changes to comply with state law, keeps 1,000‑sq‑ft unit cap
Summary
The Spokane Plan Commission voted 6‑0 to recommend City Council adopt updates to Spokane Municipal Code that bring accessory dwelling unit rules into compliance with House Bill 1337.
The Spokane Plan Commission unanimously recommended that City Council adopt code amendments to Spokane Municipal Code Chapter 17 that update local rules for accessory dwelling units to comply with House Bill 1337 and related state requirements.
Tim Thompson, who presented the ordinance changes, told the commission the amendments implement new state rules from House Bill 1337 (2023 legislative session) and related RCW provisions. "House Bill 1337 was adopted and codified in the RCW," Thompson said, summarizing mandated changes including a minimum allowance for two ADUs per lot, a 1,000‑square‑foot minimum allowed ADU size (the city implemented a 1,000‑square‑foot cap on ADU living area), removal of owner‑occupancy requirements (except for short‑term rentals),…
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