Title 17C Land Use Standards
Chapter 17C.410 Interim Housing Regulations for Maximum Unit Counts
Section 17C.410.010 Unit Limits
- Purpose.
The purpose of this chapter is to limit, on a temporary basis, the number of units that may be built on certain lots while the state legislature and federal agencies work on further guidance and adjustments to recent state legislation to address federal lending and appraisal requirements. Upon completion of that guidance, future amendments to Title 17 SMC are anticipated to permanently address any issues.
- Applicability.
- Lots Affected.
The limitations of this section apply only to lots in the R1 and R2 zones that are smaller than 21,780 square feet and were created or configured prior to January 1, 2024.
- Conflicts.
In the event of a conflict between this section and any of the standards and requirements provided elsewhere in Title 17 SMC, the limitations of this section shall supersede.
- Accessory Dwelling Units.
For purposes of this section, an Accessory Dwelling Unit permitted pursuant to SMC 17C.300 shall be counted as a dwelling unit.
- Unit Limits.
Except as otherwise provided in this section, no more than four dwelling units shall be permitted on lots within the R1 and R2 zones.
Interim Zoning duration: January 1, 2024 – June 1, 2024.
Date Passed: Monday, December 4, 2023
Effective Date: Monday, January 1, 2024
ORD C36481 Section 6
Section 17C.410.010 Unit Limits
- Purpose.
The purpose of this chapter is to limit, on a temporary basis, the number of units that may be built on certain lots while the state legislature and federal agencies work on further guidance and adjustments to recent state legislation to address federal lending and appraisal requirements. Upon completion of that guidance, future amendments to Title 17 SMC are anticipated to permanently address any issues.
- Applicability.
- Lots Affected.
The limitations of this section apply only to lots in the R1 and R2 zones that are smaller than 21,780 square feet and were created or configured prior to January 1, 2024.
- Conflicts.
In the event of a conflict between this section and any of the standards and requirements provided elsewhere in Title 17 SMC, the limitations of this section shall supersede.
- Accessory Dwelling Units.
For purposes of this section, an Accessory Dwelling Unit permitted pursuant to SMC 17C.300 shall be counted as a dwelling unit.
- Unit Limits.
Except as otherwise provided in this section, no more than four dwelling units shall be permitted on lots within the R1 and R2 zones.
Interim Zoning duration: January 1, 2024 – June 1, 2024.
Date Passed: Monday, December 4, 2023
Effective Date: Monday, January 1, 2024
ORD C36481 Section 6
