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
- 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.
- 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.
- Expiration.
This section shall expire on July 9, 2024.
- 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.
- 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
