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Lacey adopts co‑living housing rules to comply with state law
City of Lacey City Council · March 4, 2026
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Summary
The City Council unanimously adopted Ordinance 1697 on March 3 to add co‑living housing regulations to the municipal code, implementing RCW 36.70A.535 and clarifying local zoning, parking caps and program eligibility.
City staff presented Ordinance 1697 to formally regulate co‑living housing in Lacey, explaining the state statute (Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1998, codified at RCW 36.70A.535) requires cities planning under the Growth Management Act to allow co‑living where multifamily housing is permitted and establishes local…
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