EVERETT — Marysville planning staff will host an open house Monday to discuss new city regulations on “middle housing,” regulations it must implement to comply with new state law.
The open house will take place 4-6 p.m. Monday at 6120 Grove St. in Marysville. Another open house is planned for 4-6 p.m. on June 2 at 17023 11th Ave. NE in Arlington.
In 2023, the state adopted House Bill 1110, which required most cities to allow middle housing — duplexes, triplexes, courtyard apartments and townhomes, among others — in most areas previously zoned solely for single-family homes.
Marysville is set to adopt regulations allowing two dwelling units on all lots primarily designated for residential use, and four on lots designated for residential use within a quarter mile of bus rapid transit.
No bus rapid transit lines currently run through Marysville, but Community Transit’s new Gold Line — connecting Arlington to Everett — is expected to arrive in the city by 2029.
The goal of the state’s middle housing legislation was to incentivise more housing density and affordability while reducing the negative public health and enrivornmental impacts of low-density sprawl. Experts say middle housing types are some of the most affordable kinds of housing to build, and the increased capacity could drive down housing costs during an ongoing affordability crisis.
Marysville expects to amend its comprehensive plan and municipal code to comply with the state law by September, according to a city website.
Will Geschke: 425-339-3443; william.geschke@heraldnet.com; X: @willgeschke.
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