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State Land Use Enacted Legislation
| Bill # | State | Year | Party | Topic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
SB 6617 |
WA | 2020 | D | Accessory dwelling units regulations, Lands near transit, Minimum parking requirements |
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Summary
- Directs counties and cities under the Growth Management Act (GMA) to allow up to two accessory dwelling units (ADUs), either detached or attached, per lot, on all lots containing a single-family housing unit, duplex, triplex, fourplex, rowhouse, townhome, or apartment building, regardless of zoning district.
- Does not require an owner to occupy an ADU or other housing unit on the lot unless the owner owns more than five ADUs within the same city or county.
- Does not require off-street parking for ADUs within 0.5 miles of a major transit stop.
- Exemption for cities that have adopted or substantively amended ADU regulations within the previous four years.
- Beginning July 1, 2021, these new ADU requirements apply and take effect automatically in any GMA city that has not adopted or amended such regulations and supersede, preempt, and invalidate any conflicting local development regulations.
Provided by lawmakers
Bill Title
No parking requirements for ADUs
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