Kent planners outline Phase 2'3 updates to Recode Kent, emphasizing middle housing, historic preservation and unit-lot changes Long-range planning staff briefed council on Recode Kent progress: phase 1 (ordinance 4517) is complete; phase 2 includes communal-living and small-development exemptions; phase 3 will add site-design standards, incorporate Mill Creek Historic District rules, and consider expanding unit-lot subdivision caps beyond nine.

Kent is revamping its housing codes to promote middle housing and preserve historic districts, setting the stage for a transformative urban landscape.

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Kent City Council Approves Multiple Charter Amendments for November 2025 Ballot Council passes resolutions for board appointments and charter amendments for upcoming election.

Kent City Council's recent decisions promise to reshape local governance and enhance housing equity—are you ready for the changes ahead?

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