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Staff warns state bills could shift permitting for shelters and permanent supportive housing to administrative process
Summary
Kenmore staff briefed the council on state legislation that would move permitting for shelters and permanent supportive housing to an administrative process and give the Department of Commerce enforcement authority.
Community Development Director Debbie Bent briefed the Kenmore City Council on pending state legislation — referenced in the meeting as House Bill 11 95 and Senate Bill 54 97 — that would require administrative permitting for ‘step housing’ types (shelters, emergency housing, transitional housing and permanent supportive housing) and give the Washington Department of Commerce authority to resolve disputes and enforce…
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