Sequim council adopts state-aligned housing code updates, including expanded ADU rules and supportive-housing parking exceptions

Mar 24, 2026

Council adopted SMC 18.21, which implements state-mandated housing changes: allows up to two accessory dwelling units per lot (1,000 sq ft cap), administrative lot splits, removes parking requirements for permanent supportive housing, and establishes affordable-housing exceptions and a 25% density bonus for religious-property affordable projects. Vote: 6-0.

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The Sequim City Council voted unanimously to adopt SMC 18.21, the city's supplemental housing requirements intended to implement mandatory state housing statutes and remove local barriers to a range of housing types.

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