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Woodinville council adopts interim inclusionary zoning requiring 10% affordable units in downtown
Summary
The council unanimously adopted interim regulations requiring projects of 10+ units in the Central Business District to set aside 10% of units at 80% AMI for at least six months as a placeholder while staff completes a feasibility study and permanent rules.
Woodinville — The City Council on May 6 adopted Ordinance No. 786, an interim inclusionary zoning rule that requires developments of 10 or more dwelling units in the Central Business District to make 10% of units income‑restricted to households at 80% of area median income (AMI).
City planning staff presented the ordinance as a temporary measure, saying the interim regulations are authorized by state procedures and would last six months, with the option to extend up to 12 months while the city completes a feasibility study and develops permanent regulations. City staff said an affordable‑housing agreement would be recorded against affected properties to preserve income restrictions for the required term.
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