These measures would increase short plat threshold from four to nine lots and allow for administrative approval of final long plats.

On October 2, 2018, we took to social media to discuss the benefits of more flexible accessory dwelling unit (ADU) rules and various cottage housing ordinances throughout our two-county region.

The docket would change Medium Density Residential density calculations by going from “gross” to “net” density and by changing the maximum 12 units per acre down to eight units.

The city has made housing choice and affordability a top issue and to date has made zoning changes to try to make housing more affordable and accessible, including allowing accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in single-family residential and making sure an adequate supply of residential zoning exists.

As of August 6, 2019, the city of Bellevue is requiring all land use and shoreline applications to be submitted through mybuildingpermit.com.