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Woodland workshop discusses ADU changes, SEPA exemptions and missing‑middle zoning
Summary
City staff briefed the Planning Commission on state mandates (including House Bill 1337) that require allowing up to two ADUs, removing owner‑occupancy and occupancy limits, and on options to raise SEPA exemption thresholds and pursue "missing middle" zoning; staff will draft code language for future review.
At a workshop portion of the meeting, City of Woodland staff reviewed several state housing mandates and local code opportunities, asking the Planning Commission for direction on drafting code language.
Travis Goddard summarized House Bill 1337 (as discussed in the packet), which requires jurisdictions to allow up to two accessory dwelling units (ADUs) on lots where single‑family housing is permitted and removes certain local restrictions previously used by cities (for example, owner‑occupancy…
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