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Council to revisit code changes to allow congregate residences under HB 1998
Summary
Council discussed Ordinance No. O-25-866 to amend Title 18 to permit congregate residences as required by HB 1998. Senior Planner Amy Taylor answered council questions; the matter will return at a future meeting for further consideration and formal action.
The Maple Valley City Council engaged in discussion Dec. 8 about proposed amendments to Title 18 of the Maple Valley Municipal Code intended to permit congregate residences in compliance with HB 1998. Economic and Community Development Director Doug McIntyre reintroduced Ordinance No. O-25-866 and Senior Planner Amy Taylor responded to council questions. No final vote was taken; the council directed that the matter return for additional review at a future meeting.
The minutes note the ordinance would amend development regulations to allow congregate residences as required by HB 1998, but they do not detail the specific zoning changes, definitions, or locations affected. The record in the minutes indicates the item remains under consideration and will be revisited with further detail and potential amendments before any formal action.
The minutes do not record public testimony specific to this ordinance during the meeting. Councilmembers asked questions during the presentation; staff provided clarifications. The minutes do not specify a timeline for return or an expected public hearing date.
