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Port Orchard planning commission forwards coliving code changes to council to align with state law
Summary
The Port Orchard Planning Commission voted to forward proposed amendments to implement Washington State House Bill 19-98, which defines and requires local permitting and standards for coliving housing.
The Port Orchard Planning Commission voted to forward proposed amendments to the city's development regulations implementing Washington State House Bill 19-98, a 2024 law that defines and requires jurisdictions to allow "coliving housing." The commission moved to recommend the draft ordinance to the City Council after a staff presentation and limited discussion.
Jim Fisk, the city's principal planner, told commissioners the legislation requires cities to treat coliving equitably in development standards and review procedures and prevents cities from imposing requirements beyond state building codes for sleeping-room sizes or unit configurations. "House Bill…
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