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Bothell residents press council to remove procedural barriers to small‑scale infill
Summary
Residents and applicants urged Bothell City Council to clarify zoning interpretations and remove pay‑to‑appeal hurdles after a homeowner's modest infill project was stalled; city staff said they are coordinating with the Department of Commerce and will report back in a February study session.
Residents and supporters asked the Bothell City Council on Tuesday to make it easier for homeowners to build modest, neighborhood‑scale homes that comply with state middle‑housing laws.
“On paper, middle housing is permitted. But in practice, you have made it infeasible between frontage improvements that force homeowners to do the job of public works and a rigid code interpretation,” an unidentified speaker said during public comment, arguing a local project had been effectively blocked. Several other residents urged action to let smaller projects proceed without the high fees and procedural hurdles they said favor large developers.
“Gentle infill matters because it allows families to stay rooted,” said Christina Holly, a Bothell…
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