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Council approves first reading of zoning update; staff outlines ADU and accessory-building changes
Summary
On first reading council approved Ordinance 11-44, a periodic update of Medical Lake's zoning code that updates ADU definitions to match state law, adjusts accessory-building size/height rules and introduces cottage-housing standards; staff will bring refined language back as needed.
The City Council unanimously approved first reading of Ordinance 11-44 on April 7, adopting a package of periodic amendments to Titles 17 and 19 of Medical Lake's municipal code affecting zoning districts, conditional uses and measurements.
Staff explained several notable changes: the accessory dwelling unit (ADU) definition was revised to align with the state requirement that ADUs be allowed up to 1,000 square feet and up to 24 feet in height;…
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