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Planning Commission recommends middle‑housing and inclusionary zoning rules; council to review in May
Summary
The Planning Commission recommended a middle‑housing and inclusionary‑zoning package that would allow modest missing‑middle types and require limited affordability contributions in R4/R6 zones; the recommendation passed 4–3.
Kenmore’s Planning Commission presented its recommendations for middle housing, accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and inclusionary zoning to the city council and explained the basis for its 4–3 recommendation. Staff described state requirements and the community engagement process; the commission outlined proposed development standards, incentives and an inclusionary program modeled by ARCH/BAE.
Key elements of the Planning Commission recommendation:
- Middle housing types permitted: duplexes, triplexes, stacked flats, cottages (cottage housing), townhouses and courtyard apartments (staff/commission additionally referenced townhomes in the materials). The commission also recommended incentives for smaller units and density bonuses for cottage…
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