Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Olympia adopts state-mandated "missing middle" housing code changes to allow more small-scale infill
Summary
Council approved a package of code amendments to implement Washington’s middle-housing requirements, expanding accessory dwelling unit rules, allowing up to four units per lot (six near frequent transit or with affordability), and enabling unit-lot subdivisions to encourage ownership.
The Olympia City Council voted to adopt a set of code amendments Tuesday to implement the state’s middle-housing laws and to update local rules that govern accessory dwelling units (ADUs), co‑living housing and unit-lot subdivisions.
“Most of the revisions are required to implement changes in state law,” said Joyce Phillips, the city’s long-range planning manager, noting the ordinance was written to meet Tier 1 unit-lot density using the city and…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
