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Coupeville staff says development-regulation updates will address state rules for religious organizations and temporary shelter allowances
Summary
Staff previewed checklists from Washington agencies and said the town will review development regulations to align with state statutes that reduce barriers for religious organizations hosting temporary encampments, safe parking or small temporary dwellings; public hearings and drafts are planned.
Planning staff told the commission the town is using checklists from the Washington State Department of Commerce and Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife to identify which development regulations must change to comply with recent state legislation and guidance.
Staff said the checklist work focuses on statutory requirements — notably rules that relate to religious institutions offering temporary housing, safe parking or similar services — and that the immediate task is to ensure the town’s code is not creating unintended barriers…
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