HB1160 modifies local government design review requirements for middle housing and residential developments.

HB1160 amends design review processes for middle housing and residential developments in Washington. It limits parking requirements for middle housing on larger lots and exempts smaller lots from density requirements unless the city chooses smaller lot sizes. Cities must apply the same permit and review processes to middle housing as to detached single-family residences, unless state law requires otherwise. Cities can allow accessory dwelling units to meet density requirements.

HB1160 modifies local government design review requirements for middle housing and residential developments.

HB1160 amends design review processes for middle housing and residential developments in Washington. It limits parking requirements for middle housing on larger lots and exempts smaller lots from density requirements unless the city chooses smaller lot sizes. Cities must apply the same permit and review processes to middle housing as to detached single-family residences, unless state law requires otherwise. Cities can allow accessory dwelling units to meet density requirements.