HB 1337 mandates accessory dwelling unit (ADU) allowances in residential zones. Bellingham's ordinance update eliminates owner occupancy requirements and removes design barriers to achieve full state compliance by the year-end deadline.
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Bill #HB-1337
Accessory Dwelling Unit Requirements
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Meeting History
Discussed in 5 meetings
October 09, 2025
— Bellingham
Bellingham Planning Commission
The Bellingham Planning Commission held a public hearing on proposed updates to the city's Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) ordinance, designed to bring Bellingham into full compliance with Washington ...
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June 23, 2025
— Bellingham
Planning Committee
The Planning Committee continued discussions on two major planning initiatives that will fundamentally reshape how Bellingham approaches land use regulation. The session focused on transitioning away ...
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June 23, 2025
— Bellingham
Planning Committee
The Planning Committee continued discussions on two major planning initiatives that will fundamentally reshape how Bellingham approaches land use regulation. The session focused on transitioning away ...
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June 09, 2025
— Bellingham
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole held an intensive work session that completed two major landlord-tenant ordinances after months of development. Both the manufactured home fee ordinance (AB24502) and the ...
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May 21, 2025
— Bellingham
Mayor's Neighborhood Advisory Commission
The Mayor's Neighborhood Advisory Commission received a comprehensive presentation on the future of Bellingham's neighborhood plans as part of the city's comprehensive plan update. Planning Director ...
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