Lacey Planning Commission recommends co‑living code amendment, makes private sinks/toilets optional

Dec 11, 2025

After a public hearing, the commission voted to recommend code changes implementing the state’s co‑living housing law but amended the draft to change mandatory private sinks/toilets in sleeping units to optional, citing flexibility for developers and remaining safety concerns from some commissioners.

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The Lacey Planning Commission voted Dec. 10 to forward a recommendation to the city council on draft code amendments implementing Washington’s co‑living housing law, adopting a staff‑recommended change that makes a private sink and toilet in each sleeping unit optional rather than required.

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