5471 AMS BATE S1604.2
SB 5471 - S AMD 47
By Senator Bateman
ADOPTED 02/19/2025
On page 1, line 13, after "(1)" insert "(a)"
On page 1, line 14, after "in" strike "designated urban growth areas,"
On page 1, at the beginning of line 17, strike "(2)" and insert "(b)"
On page 2, at the beginning of line 1, strike "(a)" and insert "(i)"
On page 2, at the beginning of line 7, strike "(b)" and insert "(ii)"
On page 2, at the beginning of line 13, strike "(c)" and insert "(iii)"
On page 2, after line 14, insert the following:
"(2)(a) At least one middle housing unit on each parcel that permits single-family residences in designated urban growth areas.
(b) If a county takes action authorized by this subsection, it may not authorize more than four residential units per lot within the designated urban growth area and its development regulations must:
(i) Not require any standards for middle housing that are more restrictive than those required for detached single-family residences, but may apply any objective development regulations that are required for detached single-family residences, including, but not limited to, setback, lot coverage, stormwater, clearing, and tree canopy and retention requirements;
(ii) Apply to middle housing the same development permit and environmental review processes that apply to detached single-family residences, unless otherwise required by state law, including, but not limited to, shoreline regulations under chapter 90.58 RCW, building codes under chapter 19.27 RCW, energy codes under chapter 19.27A RCW, or electrical codes under chapter 19.28 RCW; and
(iii) Require that middle housing in designated urban growth areas be served by water and sewer services."
EFFECT: Separates requirements for counties authorizing middle housing in limited areas of more intensive development and in urban growth areas into respective sections. Requires that middle housing in designated urban growth areas be served by water and sewer services.
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