Council directs code changes to align ADU rules with state RCW changes
Summary
After a Board of Adjustment hearing, the council directed Attorney Muth to revise Stevenson’s ADU proximity standard to align with recent changes in the Revised Code of Washington that removed a 40‑foot limit; the Planning Commission will review additional Growth Management Act provisions.
Council discussed amendments to the city’s accessory dwelling unit (ADU) regulations following a Board of Adjustment hearing in which an applicant sought permission to place an ADU more than 40 feet from the principal residence.
Attorney Robert Muth explained that Stevenson had enacted a 40‑foot proximity standard to align with state law, but that the Revised Code of Washington has since removed that 40‑foot requirement. "I will revise Stevenson's statute to be in compliance with the state," Muth said, and the Planning Commission will be asked to review related Growth Management Act provisions. The variance hearing in the Board of Adjustment was continued to a date to be determined.
Council did not vote on a specific code change on June 18; direction was given to staff and the Planning Commission to draft and review proposed amendments.
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