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City attorney briefs commission on House Bill 943 changes to Live Local Act
Summary
City Attorney Surla told the commission that House Bill 943 is a comprehensive 67‑page proposal that would amend the Live Local Act, require administrative approval for qualifying affordable-housing projects and allow accessory dwelling units in single‑family districts; staff will monitor the bill and may return with a recommendation.
City Attorney Surla briefed the commission on House Bill 943, saying the proposal "is a comprehensive bill that's been proposed, on affordable housing." He told commissioners the 67‑page measure would add definitions for mixed use, require local codes to incorporate certain uses, and allow expedited administrative review and approval of qualifying affordable‑housing projects while preempting some local procedures.
Surla said the bill passed a subcommittee hearing that day but that sponsors and committee members had signaled concerns after hearing from local officials, and he described the measure as an initial draft likely to be amended. He noted one provision would require accessory dwelling units to be allowed in single‑family districts if they meet statutory criteria. The mayor had asked staff to monitor the bill and bring it back to the commission if a formal position or action was warranted.
