Granite Falls council reviews proposed Title 19 and 21 code updates, seeks clarity on tiny homes and density incentives
July 08, 2026 | Granite Falls, Snohomish County, Washington
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Community Development Director Amy Hess presented proposed amendments to the city’s zoning and impact-fee codes at the July 8, 2026 Granite Falls City Council meeting, reviewing a set of changes to Title 19 and Title 21 and follow-up Planned Residential Development (PRD) standards.
Hess outlined Title 19 revisions that include updated mobile-home definitions, MR-zone bulk and dimensional standards, residential density and dimensional standards, types of review, subdivision and street standards, allowances for residential uses within existing buildings, accessory-structure rules and other technical clarifications. She also described Title 21 items under consideration, specifically school and park impact fees.
On PRD standards, Hess reviewed provisions covering maximum allowable density, minimum common open space and ownership models, eligible small and large amenities, reduced lot-size and lot-width standards, setback flexibility, connectivity requirements, phasing, proposed residential density incentives, affordable and senior-housing considerations, public-facility land dedication, trail improvements, stormwater facilities that incorporate active or passive recreation, preservation of existing overstory vegetation and enhanced entry landscaping.
Council members requested additional detail in two areas. First, during the submittal-requirements discussion the council asked staff to clarify the proposed "tiny homes" definition and how submittal requirements would apply to tiny-home projects. Second, the council asked for a clearer explanation and worked example of the proposed change calculation for density in the R-9,600 zone. The record also notes a proposed adjustment to senior-bonus eligibility that would base the bonus on household net income rather than the prior metric; the item was recorded for later refinement.
No formal votes or ordinance readings on the zoning or fee changes were recorded at the meeting. Council discussion was limited to review and requests for more precise definitions and calculations; staff will return with the requested clarifications in a future agenda item or supplemental materials.
The council adjourned at 9:00 PM.
Hess outlined Title 19 revisions that include updated mobile-home definitions, MR-zone bulk and dimensional standards, residential density and dimensional standards, types of review, subdivision and street standards, allowances for residential uses within existing buildings, accessory-structure rules and other technical clarifications. She also described Title 21 items under consideration, specifically school and park impact fees.
On PRD standards, Hess reviewed provisions covering maximum allowable density, minimum common open space and ownership models, eligible small and large amenities, reduced lot-size and lot-width standards, setback flexibility, connectivity requirements, phasing, proposed residential density incentives, affordable and senior-housing considerations, public-facility land dedication, trail improvements, stormwater facilities that incorporate active or passive recreation, preservation of existing overstory vegetation and enhanced entry landscaping.
Council members requested additional detail in two areas. First, during the submittal-requirements discussion the council asked staff to clarify the proposed "tiny homes" definition and how submittal requirements would apply to tiny-home projects. Second, the council asked for a clearer explanation and worked example of the proposed change calculation for density in the R-9,600 zone. The record also notes a proposed adjustment to senior-bonus eligibility that would base the bonus on household net income rather than the prior metric; the item was recorded for later refinement.
No formal votes or ordinance readings on the zoning or fee changes were recorded at the meeting. Council discussion was limited to review and requests for more precise definitions and calculations; staff will return with the requested clarifications in a future agenda item or supplemental materials.
The council adjourned at 9:00 PM.
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