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Residential parking rules and House Bill 888
Summary
New state law caps how much parking the city can require near transit. Staff proposes applying a 0.5-space-per-multifamily-unit minimum citywide (0.35 for affordable units) with a 2-space max — simpler rules that give developers flexibility.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 1
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 6, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
No direct cost, but simpler rules could cut staff time on parking reduction requests.
✅Who benefits
Developers and future residents get simpler, more flexible parking rules.
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