Recent state laws require cities to allow more housing types in areas that have been traditionally dedicated to single-family detached homes, as well as increased flexibility for accessory dwelling units. You’re invited to learn more about these laws and how city staff will be addressing their requirements at these open houses. Community Development staff will give a brief presentation followed by Q&A. 

Background

In July 2023, Washington state adopted House Bill (HB) 1110, which is commonly referred to as the Middle Housing Bill. This state law requires that cities allow Middle Housing (e.g. duplexes, triplexes, and similar housing types) in areas traditionally dedicated to single-family detached housing. The city is also required to adopt state-mandated regulations pertaining to Accessory Dwelling Units (House Bill 1337) and Unit Lot Subdivisions (House Bill 5258). The key amendments pertaining to Accessory Dwelling Units are elimination of the owner-occupancy requirement and an allowance for two accessory dwelling units on residential lots if space allows. Unit lot subdivisions are the subdivision of multiple structures on a lot into separate units. 

Find more information on these state requirements and the City’s proposal to address them at https://www.marysvillewa.gov/1388/Middle-Housing-State-HB-1110.

If you have questions, please email planning@marysvillewa.gov or call 360-363-8100 to discuss by phone or schedule a time to meet.