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Plan Commission backs Spokane code updates to implement state co‑living law
Summary
The Planning Commission voted 7-0 to recommend City Council adopt Spokane Municipal Code changes to implement HB 1998 (2024), allowing co‑living (sleeping units with shared kitchens) in most zones and aligning local code with state requirements on unit counting, design standards, and short‑term rental limits.
The Spokane Plan Commission voted unanimously Wednesday to recommend City Council adopt updates to the Spokane Municipal Code to implement state House Bill 1998 (2024) and regulate “co‑living” housing consistent with state law.
Brandon Whitmarsh, speaking for staff, summarized the proposal and the state mandate: “co living is a type of residential development that is made up of sleeping units that share kitchen facilities,” he said, and explained the local package updates definitions and development standards to match the state law. Whitmarsh said the adoption deadline…
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