The HSA assesses existing inventory and underproduction; future demand, needs, and gaps; and housing market dynamics. The HSA will be used by staff and lawmakers to adopt a Housing Action Plan.

The EIS is required at the direction of the Growth Management Hearings Board (GMHB), as part of the decision in Gerend v. Sammamish. The city must comply with all the GMHB orders by October 2020, with full agreement and sign-off by the parties by December 2020.

After feedback from MBAKS, the Council provided amendments to the initial proposal to allow for increased flexibility for both cottage housing and ADU development.

The Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections has published Draft of the Director’s Rule (13-2020), regarding exceptional and significant trees. (Updated August 6)

If ultimately adopted by the County Council, the proposal would be perhaps the most generous in the region. Key provisions include no owner occupancy requirements, 1,600 square foot allowance, and permission to build both an attached and detached unit.