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Title 17C
Chapter 17C.405
Section 17C.405.010
 

Title 17C Land Use Standards

Chapter 17C.405 Interim Parking Regulations Adopted to Implement RCW 36.70A.600(1)

Section 17C.405.010 Interim Parking Regulations for Housing
  1. Purpose.

The development of off-street vehicle parking spaces can add cost to housing projects. In order to allow for less-costly housing options, the standards of this section allow property owners to choose how much residential off-street parking to provide for their needs. The standards of this section allow for greater variety of housing and increased capacity for new housing.

  1. Applicability

This section applies to Residential Household Living land uses in all areas of the City. Residential Housing Living is defined in SMC 17C.190.110.

  1. Expiration.

This section shall expire on July 9, 2024.

  1. Adjustment to Minimum Required Parking Spaces.

Notwithstanding other provisions of Title 17C SMC, including table 17C.230.130-1, Residential Household Living uses located within one-half (.50) mile walking distance of transit stops shall not be required to provide off-street vehicle parking.

  1. Adjustment to Fees.

Notwithstanding other provisions of Title 17C SMC, including SMC 17C.230.100(D), fees may be charged for the use of off-street vehicle parking spaces in connection with a Residential Household Living use.

Date Passed: Monday, July 17, 2023

Effective Date: Thursday, August 31, 2023

ORD C36405 Section 7