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Port Orchard commission reviews proposed code changes to implement House Bill 1998 co-living rules
Summary
Staff presented redlined amendments to Port Orchard municipal code to implement House Bill 1998, which requires cities to permit co-living housing in multifamily and mixed-use zones; staff will transmit the draft to the Department of Commerce and schedule a public hearing on Nov. 4.
City planning staff presented proposed zoning and code amendments to implement House Bill 1998, which directs municipalities to permit “co-living” housing in areas that allow multifamily development.
Jim Fisk, principal planner, described co-living as developments made up of individually rented lockable sleeping units that provide private sleeping and living space while sharing kitchen facilities. “Co living refers to residential developments made up of individually rented lockable sleeping units,” Fisk said. He said the model is intended to expand affordable rental options for single-person households, some seniors and people seeking lower-cost or more social housing alternatives, and that it does not rely on public subsidies.
Staff summarized key points of the draft amendments: co-living…
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