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Planning Commission directs staff to draft findings for ADU code amendments after public hearing
Summary
After a public hearing with several residents, the Monroe City Planning Commission directed staff to draft findings of fact recommending City Council approve amendments to MMC Title 22 to implement state ADU requirements and ease permit processing.
The Monroe City Planning Commission on April 14 voted to direct staff to draft findings of fact recommending that the Monroe City Council approve amendments to MMC Title 22 to implement changes required by "House Bill 13 37" and to ease barriers to building accessory dwelling units.
Staff member Amy Wright opened the public hearing and described the proposed changes as updates required by state law and city housing policy. "Were moving to allow 2 accessory dwelling units per lot in addition to the primary dwelling unit," Wright said, and explained the proposed size limits: the greater of 1,000 square feet or 50% of the primary dwellings living area (excluding garages). Wright also said the code would remove an owner-occupancy requirement and streamline permit processing by moving ADUs from a type 2 permit to a type 1 decision.
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