Washington HB1757 modifies regulations for adding residential units in existing buildings.

Washington HB1757 modifies regulations for existing buildings used for residential purposes. It allows cities to impose restrictions on housing unit density and parking requirements for new units added within existing buildings. The bill also prohibits cities from imposing certain design standards and architectural requirements on residential use of existing buildings. It mandates that cities cannot deny building permits for adding housing units within existing buildings due to nonconformity unless it causes significant detriment to the surrounding area.

Washington HB1757 modifies regulations for adding residential units in existing buildings.

Washington HB1757 modifies regulations for existing buildings used for residential purposes. It allows cities to impose restrictions on housing unit density and parking requirements for new units added within existing buildings. The bill also prohibits cities from imposing certain design standards and architectural requirements on residential use of existing buildings. It mandates that cities cannot deny building permits for adding housing units within existing buildings due to nonconformity unless it causes significant detriment to the surrounding area.