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Medical Lake planning commissioners recommend zoning overhaul to allow ADUs, cottage and specialized housing
Summary
The Medical Lake Planning Commission voted March 26 to forward comprehensive zoning amendments to the city council that would create a specialized-housing category, permit accessory dwelling units under state rules, and add cottage-housing standards; commissioners asked staff to finalize five outstanding edits before council review.
The Medical Lake Planning Commission voted March 26 to recommend a package of zoning changes to the city council that would formalize rules for specialized housing, add standards for cottage housing, and implement state-mandated rules for accessory dwelling units.
Chair Joe David called for deliberation after a detailed staff presentation. The city planner summarized key elements of the proposal, saying it groups “transitional housing, permanent supportive housing, emergency housing, emergency shelters, outside encampments, temporary tiny housing, and safe parking” into a single specialized-housing category and proposes language and memorandums of understanding to manage impacts while complying with state…
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