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Port Orchard staff outline Title 20 changes to implement state middle-housing and ADU laws
Summary
City staff described planned amendments to Port Orchard Municipal Code Title 20 to implement HB 1110 (middle housing), HB 1337 (ADUs), and unit-lot subdivision requirements, including proposed unit-per-lot limits, revised building-type definitions and schedule for phased code updates.
Port Orchard staff on Jan. 13 walked the planning commission through a multi-part proposal to amend Title 20 of the municipal code so local development regulations conform to the city—state housing laws intended to increase housing variety.
"Tonight, we'll discuss an important aspect of implementing the 2024 comprehensive plan, specifically the proposed amendments to Port Orchard Municipal Code title 20," said Jim Fisk, principal planner, explaining the changes respond to recent state legislation aimed at middle housing and accessory dwelling units.
Staff summarized three strands of work: - HB 1337 (ADUs): City staff said Port Orchard is close to compliance with HB 1337 but must allow at least two ADUs per lot in urban growth…
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