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Council approves first reading to implement state’s co‑living mandate (House Bill 1998); debate centers on parking and zoning options
Summary
The council voted to adopt first reading of code changes implementing Washington’s House Bill 1998 (coliving). The Planning Commission recommended approval; councilors debated parking limits, local zoning responses and asked staff for options on rezonings before second reading.
The Puyallup City Council on Oct. 7 adopted first reading of an ordinance to implement House Bill 1998, which requires Washington cities to permit ‘‘co‑living’’ housing where at least six multifamily units are allowed. The ordinance implements the state law’s minimum standards into city code and adds related definitions, SEPA documentation and parking rules aligned with the statute.
Planning staff and the Planning Commission recommended the code amendments after a public hearing. Planner Katie Baker summarized the changes: co‑living would be permitted in zones that already allow multifamily, require shared kitchens and define ‘‘sleeping units’’ and ‘‘kitchenettes’’; the city’s sewer connection charge for co‑living would be set at 50%…
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