Title
Approval of Ordinance Amending Olympia Municipal Code 18.04.060.N Regarding Multi-Family Housing
Recommended Action
Planning Commission Recommendation:
Approve an amendment to Olympia Municipal Code (OMC) 18.04.060.N, which would reduce from 10 to 5 acres the threshold for requiring that multi-family projects in the RM-18 and RMU zoning districts include a variety of housing types (not more than 70% of any one housing type) (Option 1.) (attachment 1)
City Manager Recommendation:
As recommended by the Olympia Planning Commission, move to approve an amendment to Olympia Municipal Code (OMC) 18.04.060.N, which would reduce from 10 to 5 acres the threshold for requiring that multi-family projects in the RM-18 and RMU zoning districts include a variety of housing types (not more than 70% of any one housing type) (Option 1.) (attachment 1)
Report
Issue:
For consistency with the Comprehensive Plan (updated December 2014), Land Use Policy PL16.12, consider a development code amendment pertaining to multi-family (apartment) housing requirements. This amendment would reduce from 10 to 5 acres the threshold for requiring that multi-family projects in Multi-family Residential 18 units per acre (RM-18) and Residential Mixed Use (RMU) zoning districts include a variety of housing types (not more than 70% of any one housing type).
Staff Contact:
Amy Buckler, Senior Planner, 360.570.5847
Background and Analysis:
The background and analysis have not changed from first to second reading.
Washington's Growth Management Act requires that cities like Olympia adopt, "development regulations that are consistent with and implement the comprehensive plan." As part of Olympia's Comprehensive Plan Update (adopted December 2014), the following policy was analyzed and changed from a 10 acre to a 5 acre threshold for requiring "variety of housing types:"
PL16.12: Require a mix of single-family and multi-family structures in villages, mixed residential den...
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