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Commission backs package of ADU and accessory‑structure edits and will forward recommended language to council

Washington City Planning Commission · April 15, 2026
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Summary

Planning commissioners recommended a package of code changes including removing the 6,000‑sq‑ft lot minimum for internal accessory dwelling units (IADUs), clarifying door-location rules to avoid duplex appearances, increasing backyard coverage limits for some residential tiers, and repealing conflicting accessory‑building code sections.

The planning commission on April 15 recommended that city council consider a set of amendments to accessory dwelling unit (ADU) and accessory‑structure regulations. Staff proposed removing the current 6,000‑square‑foot minimum for internal accessory dwelling units; refining definitions and plan‑review language to prohibit nightly rentals in certain overlays; and…

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