b'Middle Housing and Accessory Dwelling UnitsA t the June 12, 2025, City Council meeting, the Council approved Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance No. 1820 and Middle Housing Ordinance No. 1821 in compliance with the Accessory Dwelling Unit and Middle Housing State legislation, HB 1337 and HB 1110. The purpose of middle housing and accessory dwelling units (ADUs) is to increase housing capacity and allow various middle housing types in residential zoning districts where they were not previously allowed. the development standards of the Key things homeowners should know: underlying zone in which the property isMiddle housing types - Des Moines located. This includes requirements fornow accommodates the following types Development standards - Middlerequired height, lot coverage, setbacks,of middle housing: duplexes, triplexes, housing and ADUs are subject toetc. fourplexes, townhomes, stacked flats, and cottage housing. Density - The City allows up to 4 units per lot or 24 units per acre (whichever is greater) as calculated on a site-by-site basis. Both primary and accessory dwelling units count toward that 4-unit maximum, and a maximum of up to 3 ADUs are permitted per lot.Join us for our new and delicious ADU and cottage housing sizes - ADUs can range between 350 to 1,200 square DINNER AND CRAFT COCKTAIL MENU, feet, while cottage housing can range the South Ends only FULL between 500 to 1,600 square feet.Parking - No off-street parking is AFTERNOON TEA, and SCRATCH-MADE required for any dwelling units 1,200 square feet or less or for middle housing SUNDAY BRUNCH. We also welcome units located within one-half mile PRIVATE EVENTS from baby showers walking distance of a major transit stop.ADU conversions - A legally permitted to office get-togethers.garage may be converted into an ADU, (Oh, and we still sell wine andeven if it does not meet todays setback and lot coverage zoning requirements.tinned fish, too.) For a complete breakdown of 22341 Marine View Drive S., Suite A Ordinance Nos. 1820 and 1821, visit the Citys website (https:// Just south of the Des Moines Theaterdesmoines.civicweb.net/filepro/documents/84762/) or contact www.marinamercantile.comdmplanning@desmoineswa.gov.206-651-7526 14|DES MOINES CITY CURRENTS|FALL 2025'