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Council approves zoning change to allow co‑living housing; resident warns of small unit sizes and parking impacts

Sumner City Council · April 6, 2026
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Sumner City adopted a zoning text amendment to permit co‑living housing where six‑unit multifamily is allowed. A resident who lived in co‑living housing described micro‑studio sizes (about 150–400 ft²) and warned of parking and accessibility problems; council noted the change implements state law.

Sumner City Council adopted Ordinance 2953 on April 6 to amend the zoning code to allow co‑living housing in zones that permit multifamily structures of six units or more, a change driven by state law.

Community and Economic Development Director Ryan Windish told the council the amendment adopts the state’s definition of co‑living housing — independently rented sleeping units with shared kitchen facilities — and applies multifamily design standards to those…

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