Thank you all for Participating!
The Project
The Washington State Legislature has found a continued need for the development of housing affordable to all income levels. House Bill (HB) 1110, is a recent bill that was passed to facilitate various forms of housing, called Middle Housing, typically affordable to residents who earn between 50% and 100% percent of the area median income.
Middle housing are building styles and housing options that do not fit the traditional definition of low-density detached single-family homes or high-density multifamily buildings. These units can include accessory dwelling units, duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes, townhomes, cottage houses, and more. In general, middle housing types are more affordable than traditional single-family homes and often meet a greater diversity of household needs.
As the Town and Whidbey Island as a whole continue to attract new residents, the Town will continue to face housing pressures and Coupeville neighborhoods will face changes as a result now and into the future. This project is a chance for the Coupeville community to play a proactive role in shaping this future.
The Middle Housing Code Update Project is an opportunity for the community to maintain the Town’s historic aesthetic and small town feel, while improving housing affordability, and providing additional housing options for local families and local workforce. To facilitate this project, the Town of Coupeville has received $35,000 in grant funding from the Department of Commerce to implement House Bill 1110.
Another component of our project is the implementation of House Bill 1337, which specifically examines Accessory Dwelling Units as another path to create a healthy mix of incomes within the Town and to preempt local development regulations from restricting these types of dwellings. The Town is utilizing $5,000 from the Town’s budget to implement House Bill 1337.
Schedule
| Date | Activity |
|---|---|
| April 20, 2024 | Community Survey Now Open! Closed End of June, 2024 – Thank you for Participating! – Survey Results Available (Click: Here) |
| April 30, 2024 | Public Participation Plan Available (Click: Here) Glossary of Terms Available (Click: Here) |
| May 7, 2024 | Planning Commission Informational Meeting – 6:00pm – Board of County Commissioners’ Hearing Room – Packet (Click: Here) |
| May 30, 2024 | Middle Housing Virtual Meeting Come and share your thoughts and experiences about housing, affordability, and the future of how Coupeville looks! – Watch the Recording: Click Here – View the Meeting Chat: Click Here |
| June 4, 2024 | Planning Commission Directional Meeting – 6:00pm – Board of County Commissioners’ Hearing Room – Packet (Click: Here) |
| July 11, 2024 | Engagement Summary and Survey Results (Click: Here) |
| July, 2024 – September, 2024 | Code Audit and Development of Draft Ordinance |
| October 25, 2024 | Draft Ordinance Available! – Chapter 16 Amendments and Staff Report (Click: Here) |
| November 5, 2024 6:00pm | Coupeville Planning Commission Meeting – Packet (Click: Here) |
| January 7, 2025 6:00pm | Coupeville Planning Commission Meeting + Draft Ordinance Feedback – Packet (Click: Here) |
| January 14, 2025 6:00pm | Town Council Meeting + Draft Ordinance Feedback – Packet (Click: Here) – Presentation (Click: Here) |
| January, 2025 | – Feedback on Draft Code |
| March 4, 2025 4:00pm | Joint Town Council + Planning Commission Meeting – Packet (Click: Here) |
| March 14, 2025 | – SEPA Documentation and Analysis (SEPA No. 202501018) – State Agency Review |
| April 1, 2025 6:00pm | Planning Commission Public Hearing – Meeting Packet (Click: Here) – Chapter 16 amendments – v.4 (Click: Here) – Chapter 16.19 New Unit Lot Subdivision Code – v.4 (Click: Here) |
| April 4, 2025 | Revised Amendments Available! – Chapter 16 amendments – v.5 (Click: Here) – Chapter 16.19 Unit Lot Subdivision Code – v.5 (Click: Here) |
| April 22, 2025 6:00pm | Town Council Meeting – Meeting Packet (Click: Here) |
| May 27, 2025 6:00pm | Town Council Action – Meeting Packet (Click: Here) – Adopted Resolution + Code (Click: Here) |
| June, 2025 | Project Completion! |
Contact Information
If you have any questions please contact:
Joshua Engelbrecht, Community Planning Director
(360)-678-4461 ext. 103
