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Council adopts accessory dwelling unit code amendments

3208417 · May 7, 2025
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Summary

The Federal Way City Council unanimously adopted zoning and development-code amendments to regulate accessory dwelling units (ADUs) after a second reading and enactment on May 6.

On second reading May 6 the Federal Way City Council adopted an ordinance amending the city code that governs accessory dwelling units (ADUs).

Councilmember Susan Adobe moved approval; the motion carried unanimously after brief procedural remarks. The ordinance amends multiple sections of the Federal Way Revised Code related to ADU standards and implementation. City staff had presented the ordinance in prior meetings and the second reading completed the legislative enactment process.

Council members did not request further changes during the second reading. The ordinance will take effect under the city code's effective‑date provisions unless a different effective date is specified in the ordinance text.