Kenmore planning commission splits over height vs. impervious‑surface tradeoffs in “missing middle” code update

Mar 5, 2025

On March 4 the Kenmore Planning Commission continued its review of draft "missing middle" and ADU code changes, with commissioners split over whether to allow greater building height in single‑family neighborhoods in exchange for reduced impervious surface; the commission asked consultant Kimley Horn and staff to return with concrete code examples and impact analyses.

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KENMORE, Wash. — On March 4 the Kenmore Planning Commission held a detailed review of draft "missing middle" and accessory‑dwelling‑unit (ADU) code changes, debating incentives tied to density, parking and site design and asking the city consultant to return with clearer code language and illustrative examples.

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