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Council debates allowing street‑level residences and short‑term rentals on Front Street; public raises accessibility concerns
Summary
Staff presented narrow and wide code revision options to allow street‑level residential uses and short‑term rentals in Coupeville’s commercial district; residents urged the council to prioritize ADA access and protect active retail frontage.
The Coupeville Town Council discussed whether to allow street‑level residential uses, including short‑term rentals, in the town’s historic commercial district on July 22. Staff presented a range of options from narrow revisions limited to over‑water buildings to broader changes across both sides of Front Street.
Staff said outreach to stakeholders produced mixed results: 21 participants provided input, nine written comments were received and roughly a dozen people spoke at a planning commission workshop and council briefings. The planning director said there was no overwhelming consensus in the initial outreach and that additional public engagement and legal review would be required.
Supporters and building owners argued that permitting residential uses in…
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