REALTORS® Testify for Maple Valley Townhomes

Seattle King County REALTORS®’ public hearing testimony in support of allowing townhomes in the city’s commercial business (CB) zone was well-received by Maple Valley Planning Commissioners. REALTORS® emphasized the importance and value of quickly updating the city code to incorporate Unit Lot Subdivision changes approved by the legislature earlier this year to increase home ownership opportunities.

However, the Planning Commission could not reach agreement on an overall package of recommendations because of disagreement regarding how motel parking and commercial rooftops should be regulated when adjacent to residential neighborhoods.

As a result, the City Council will make a final decision (with additional advocacy from Seattle King County REALTORS®) without a formal Planning Commission recommendation, but with the knowledge that the Commission reached consensus on 20 items, including the recommendation supported by the REALTORS® to allow townhomes in CB zones.