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***Note: Many local criminal codes can now be located under Chapter 10.60 SMC while others are now cited under the Revised Code of Washington (RCW), which was incorporated into the municipal code in 2022. (See SMC 10.58.010). Code Enforcement, including Noise Control and Animal Regulations are located in Chapters 10.62 through 10.74.

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Title 17C
Chapter 17C.300
Section 17C.300.010
 

Title 17C Land Use Standards

Chapter 17C.300 Accessory Dwelling Units

Section 17C.300.010 Purpose

This chapter establishes the standards for the location and development of accessory dwelling units in residential zones.  The purpose of accessory dwelling units is to create new housing units that complement the principal dwellings on the properties on which they are located. They can increase the housing stock of existing neighborhoods in a manner that is less intense than alternatives.  Accessory dwelling units allow more efficient use of existing housing stock and infrastructure and provide a mix of housing that responds to changing family needs and smaller households. They provide a means for residents, particularly seniors, single parents, and families with grown children, to remain in their homes and neighborhoods, and obtain extra income, security, companionship and services; and provide a broader range of accessible and more affordable housing.

Date Passed: Monday, November 20, 2023

Effective Date: Monday, January 1, 2024

ORD C36459 Section 24