Updated Sammamish Municipal Code regulations on new platform

A new state law requires cities to allow more dense housing in residential zones. The legislation aims to increase housing availability and affordability by promoting a larger diversity of housing types.

Middle housing refers to a range of housing options that fall between single-family detached homes and larger multi-family apartment buildings, such as duplexes, townhouses, and cottage clusters. Sammamish residents expressed a desire for small to medium-sized housing types to accommodate the needs of different phases of life and be accessible to people across income levels.

The City’s new middle housing regulations were adopted by City Council on Dec. 10, 2024, and went into effect on Jan. 1, 2025. 

As part of the efforts to make both new and existing regulations more accessible to the public, the Sammamish Municipal Code, which includes the development regulations from the state, was migrated to an updated online platform. This modern platform has improved search functionality, appearance settings, and legislative history.

To learn more visit: https://sammamish.municipal.codes/