The new zoning allows for backyard buildings, courtyard housing, multiplexes, "houseplexes" and rowhouses, with a minimum of four units allowed on any lot.
After adopting new zoning standards last February, the City of Tacoma has a seen a 39% increase in the number of new permits compared to the five-year average, with the number of units included in those permits increasing by 62%, The Urbanist reports. The increase also showed a 16% jump in number of units per application, indicating a moderate increase in density.
Tacoma Council member Sandesh Sadalg called the "Home in Tacoma" rezone a "complete rewrite of all residential zoning in the city."
"Across Tacoma, property owners can now build four units on any lot, with more allowed close to transit and "complete neighborhood features" that include parks, schools, colleges, and growth centers like Lincoln and McKinley," reports The Urbanist.
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