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Yelm planners briefed on state ADU requirements; members flag parking and enforcement questions
Summary
City planning staff outlined state-mandated changes that require allowing up to two accessory dwelling units (ADUs) per residential lot and limit local controls. Commissioners asked how local code will handle parking, preapproved plans and enforcement of a short-term rental restriction tied to the preapproved-plan program.
City planning staff presented draft local rules to implement new state requirements for accessory dwelling units (ADUs) at the Yelm Planning Commission meeting on Tuesday.
The presenter said the state requires cities to allow up to two ADUs per residential lot, and limits local restrictions on design, owner-occupancy and parking. "We're required to allow 2 ADUs per residential lot," the presenter said, adding that municipalities "may not require ADUs to be smaller than 1,000 gross square feet" and cannot condition permitting on street improvements. He also described…
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