After long debate, commission approves amended RV rules for R‑5 non‑subdivision parcels
Following extended discussion and public comment, the commission approved ordinance 2026‑22 with edits: add 'residential' to setback language, remove a 30‑day accumulative cap and replace it with a seasonal use definition, and clarify acreage-based caps tied to full additional 5‑acre increments.
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The commission devoted the longest discussion of the meeting to proposed changes to recreational‑vehicle rules in residential zones (ordinance 2026‑22). Staff explained the proposal would create a conditional use permit (CUP) pathway allowing more than two RVs on non‑subdivided R‑5 parcels, with options for caps tied to acreage and a 30‑day accumulative limit that prompted the most debate. Planning staff said there are 21,754 parcels in King County and 283 zoned R‑5; staff emphasized only a small fraction would be affected.
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