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Thurston County directs staff to draft detached ADU cap of 50 with annual review
Summary
The Thurston County Board of County Commissioners voted Dec. 16 to direct staff to draft ordinance language capping permitted detached accessory dwelling units (ADUs) at 50 per year and to add an annual review to the county's permit-review docket so staff can report trends and recommend adjustments.
Thurston County commissioners on Dec. 16 directed staff to draft language that would cap permitted detached accessory dwelling units (ADUs) at 50 per year and create a standing annual review to monitor effects and recommend changes.
The motion, moved by a commissioner who introduced the proposal and seconded during the agenda-setting work session, instructs staff to prepare draft amendment language for the detached ADU section that would establish a cap of 50 and an annual reporting process. Chair Plaid Magsruh called the vote; multiple commissioners voiced "aye" and Commissioner Emily Klaus confirmed a "Yes" vote. A speaker announced the motion passes.
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