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Woodland commission workshops ADU code updates under new state law, directs staff to prepare redlines
Summary
Following testimony from realtors and residents, the commission agreed in principle to allow two ADUs per single-family lot, remove owner-occupancy limits, and move to one off-street parking space per ADU with staff flexibility; staff will produce redlined code and return at the next workshop.
The Woodland Planning Commission held a workshop to update local land-use code to comply with House Bill 1337, which requires cities to allow accessory dwelling units (ADUs) under certain conditions. Commissioners, staff and public witnesses discussed how to implement the law locally, and staff were directed to prepare redlined code for further review.
Realtors and residents testified in favor of ADUs as a housing tool. Mike Wallen of the Lower Columbia Association of Realtors said ADUs can help the housing shortage and urged the commission to consider reducing parking requirements; he cited an example impact fee of about…
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