SB 5184 - NYU Furman Center

State Land Use Enacted Legislation

Bill #	State	Year	Party	Topic
SB 5184	WA	2025	D	Accessory dwelling units regulations, Affordable housing incentives and financing, Density Increases, Lands near transit, Minimum parking requirements, Vacant or blighted lands

Provided by Furman

Summary

Repeals current minimum residential parking requirements for planning cities.
Prohibits a city or county from requiring more than 0.5 parking space per multifamily dwelling unit or more than one parking space per single-family home.
Prohibits a city or county from requiring more than two parking spaces per 1000 square feet of commercial space.
Prohibits a city or county from requiring any minimum parking requirements for:

Existing buildings undergoing change of use from a nonresidential to a residential use or a change of use for a commercial use;
Residences under 1200 square feet;
Commercial spaces under 3000 square feet;
Affordable housing;
Senior housing;
Child care facilities;
And ground-level nonresidential spaces in mixed-use buildings.

Provides exceptions for accessible parking spaces, commercial airport zones, carpools, religious organizations, safety hazards, and cities with a population of 30,000 or less. Limitations also do not apply if a jurisdiction submits a study demonstrating that the parking limitations will be significantly less safe than current parking requirements.
Cities and counties with a population between 30,000 and 50,000 must implement the requirements within three years of the effective date of the bill. Cities and counties with a population of 50,000 or greater must implement the requirements of this act within 18 months of the effective date of the bill.