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Sumner adopts state‑mandated co‑living zoning change after resident raises parking and accessibility concerns
Summary
The council approved Ordinance 2953 to allow co‑living housing in zones permitting six or more units, following staff explanation that the change implements state law; a resident warned small unit sizes and limited parking could affect neighborhoods.
Sumner City Council on April 6 adopted Ordinance 2953, amending the city’s zoning code to allow co‑living housing — residential developments made up of independently rented sleeping units with shared kitchens — in zones where multi‑family buildings of six or more units are permitted.
Community and Economic Development Director Ryan Windisch told the council the change implements state law and incorporates the planning commission’s unanimous recommendation. "This ordinance went in front of the council at a study session here in February... It would amend…
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