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Council adopts coliving housing ordinance to implement state law
Summary
Council voted to adopt Ordinance 26-652 to implement House Bill 1998’s coliving standards; staff explained how the state thresholds apply to local zones (R‑1 and RM) and when coliving would be allowed by right versus by conditional use permit.
The Quincy City Council approved Ordinance 26‑652 to amend the Quincy Municipal Code and implement state coliving housing standards required by House Bill 1998.
Aaron Mercar (SCJ Alliance) summarized the state requirement: "House Bill 1998 requires cities and counties planning under the Growth Management Act to adopt development regulations allowing coliving as a permitted use on any lot located within an urban growth area that allows at least six multifamily residential units." He explained how the local proposal applies that threshold to R‑1 and RM zones and that, in many R‑1 parcels coliving would only be possible on parcels of about one acre (R‑1 density permitting six units by right), otherwise it would remain a conditional use.
Council members asked clarifying questions about how the density threshold interacts with existing local zoning and parcel sizes; staff said the draft represents the minimum required to comply with state law while preserving customary local development standards. The ordinance was moved, seconded and passed by voice vote.
The ordinance adds a new chapter to the municipal code and amends several sections to provide standards for unit size, parking and shared facilities consistent with the state statute.
