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File #: 2026-0342    Version: 1
Type: Ordinance Status: Administrative Matters
File created: 1/29/2026 In control: General Legislative Session
On agenda: 2/25/2026 Final action:
Title: Ordinance 26-007, relating to Growth Management; Allowing Reduced Setbacks for Covered Parking Structures from Road Elements in the Rural Village Housing Demonstration Program; Adding New Section 30.41H.105 of the Snohomish County Code
Sponsors: Nate Nehring
Code sections: 30.41H - Rural Village Housing Demonstration Program
Attachments: 1. Proposed Ordinance 26-007, 2. Staff Report, 3. Ordinance Introduction Slip

 

 

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Ordinance 26-007, relating to Growth Management; Allowing Reduced Setbacks for Covered Parking Structures from Road Elements in the Rural Village Housing Demonstration Program; Adding New Section 30.41H.105 of the Snohomish County Code

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DEPARTMENT:  Council

 

ORIGINATOR:  Deb Bell for CM Nate Nehring

 

EXECUTIVE RECOMMENDATION:  Approved

 

PURPOSE: The code amendments in this ordinance will amend the RVHDP by adding a new section SCC 30.41H.105 to allow for reduced setbacks for covered parking structures from road elements.  This also includes a provision for applicants to opt-in, and apply for the use of the new setback reduction.

 

BACKGROUND: The code amendments are modeled after the provisions for townhomes in SCC 30.23.049(14) but also allow reduced setbacks for covered parking structures for multiple family dwellings in the RVHDP because a 3- or 4-unit multiple family dwelling in the RVDHP.  This was first referred to the Planning Commission via Motion 25-405.  The Planning Commission was first briefed on this proposed ordinance on September 23, 2025, and conducted a public hearing on October 28, 2025.  The Planning Commission recommends APPROVAL of the code amendments.

 

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OTHER DEPARTMENTAL REVIEW/COMMENTS:  AATF Christina Richmond