Washington HB1183 reforms building code and development regulations to facilitate residential housing projects.
Washington HB1183 modifies building code and development regulations to streamline the permitting process for residential housing projects. The bill prohibits cities and counties from requiring façade modulation or upper-level setbacks for affordable housing, new construction meeting passive house requirements, and retrofits of existing buildings. It also mandates that cities and counties allow buildings to exceed roof height limits to accommodate solar energy systems.
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