Kirkland City Zoning Code
111 Co-Living
Housing Regulations
111.05 User Guide.
This chapter provides standards for Co-Living Housing, an alternative residential use to typical multi-unit housing types. If you are interested in proposing Co-Living Housing, you should read this chapter. (Ord. 4912 § 26, 2025)
111.10 Purpose and Intent.
The purpose of this chapter is to provide regulations specific to Co-Living Housing. In the event of a conflict between this chapter and the zoning chapter applicable to a subject property, the provisions in this chapter shall take precedence. The regulations that apply to the Attached or Stacked Dwelling Units in each zone will apply to Co-Living Housing unless specifically stated in this chapter.
The standards in this chapter are tailored to Co-Living Housing and its sleeping units and communal facilities since they function differently from the typical independent multi-unit housing. These regulations stem from and refer to the State regulations for Co-Living Housing under RCW 36.70A.535. (Ord. 4912 § 27, 2025)
111.15 Applicable Use Zones.
Co-Living Housing, as described in this chapter, must be allowed on any lot that could develop six or more units under the base zone, as required by RCW 36.70A.535(1). Therefore, Co-Living Housing may be allowed on select lots in the zones that allow for six units in Chapters 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, and 57 KZC. Under Chapter 15 KZC, Co-Living Housing is only permitted on lots located within one-quarter of a mile walking distance of a Major Transit Stop. (Ord. 4912 § 28, 2025)
111.20 Process.
The review process for Co-Living Housing will be the same as the required review process for the permitted multi-unit use (Detached, Attached, or Stacked Dwelling Units) for the underlying zone. (Ord. 4912 § 29, 2025)
111.25 Development Standards.
Below are the development standards specific to Co-Living Housing. As required by RCW 36.70A.535(4), the development standards for Co-Living Housing shall not be any more restrictive than the development standards applied to other multi-unit uses in the same zone.
1. Density. In zones with established maximum and/or minimum density requirements, each Co-Living Housing sleeping unit shall be counted as one-quarter of a dwelling unit for the purpose of calculating density.
2. Parking. The minimum required off-street parking for Co-Living Housing is as follows:
a. Zero parking spaces if the unit is:
i) Less than 1,200 square feet,
ii) Located within one-half mile of a Major Transit Stop, or
iii) Affordable per Chapter 112 KZC.
b. Otherwise, 0.25 parking spaces per unit.
All other development standards, including, but not limited to, setbacks, lot coverage, maximum height, landscape category, mixed-use requirements, and common open space requirements, shall be those established for multi-unit uses (detached, attached, or stacked dwelling units) in the underlying zone. Refer to the development standards, General Regulations, and Special Regulations for the detached, attached, or stacked dwelling unit use listing in the applicable zone chapter. (Ord. 4912 § 30, 2025)
111.30 Additional Standards.
The affordable housing requirements outlined in KZC 112.15 shall not apply to Co-Living Housing. However, the incentives provided in KZC 112.20 and 112.25 are available to Co-Living Housing developments that include on-site affordable housing. (Ord. 4912 § 31, 2025)
111.05 User Guide.
This chapter provides standards for Co-Living Housing, an alternative residential use to typical multi-unit housing types. If you are interested in proposing Co-Living Housing, you should read this chapter. (Ord. 4912 § 26, 2025)
111.10 Purpose and Intent.
The purpose of this chapter is to provide regulations specific to Co-Living Housing. In the event of a conflict between this chapter and the zoning chapter applicable to a subject property, the provisions in this chapter shall take precedence. The regulations that apply to the Attached or Stacked Dwelling Units in each zone will apply to Co-Living Housing unless specifically stated in this chapter.
The standards in this chapter are tailored to Co-Living Housing and its sleeping units and communal facilities since they function differently from the typical independent multi-unit housing. These regulations stem from and refer to the State regulations for Co-Living Housing under RCW 36.70A.535. (Ord. 4912 § 27, 2025)
111.15 Applicable Use Zones.
Co-Living Housing, as described in this chapter, must be allowed on any lot that could develop six or more units under the base zone, as required by RCW 36.70A.535(1). Therefore, Co-Living Housing may be allowed on select lots in the zones that allow for six units in Chapters 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, and 57 KZC. Under Chapter 15 KZC, Co-Living Housing is only permitted on lots located within one-quarter of a mile walking distance of a Major Transit Stop. (Ord. 4912 § 28, 2025)
111.20 Process.
The review process for Co-Living Housing will be the same as the required review process for the permitted multi-unit use (Detached, Attached, or Stacked Dwelling Units) for the underlying zone. (Ord. 4912 § 29, 2025)
111.25 Development Standards.
Below are the development standards specific to Co-Living Housing. As required by RCW 36.70A.535(4), the development standards for Co-Living Housing shall not be any more restrictive than the development standards applied to other multi-unit uses in the same zone.
1. Density. In zones with established maximum and/or minimum density requirements, each Co-Living Housing sleeping unit shall be counted as one-quarter of a dwelling unit for the purpose of calculating density.
2. Parking. The minimum required off-street parking for Co-Living Housing is as follows:
a. Zero parking spaces if the unit is:
i) Less than 1,200 square feet,
ii) Located within one-half mile of a Major Transit Stop, or
iii) Affordable per Chapter 112 KZC.
b. Otherwise, 0.25 parking spaces per unit.
All other development standards, including, but not limited to, setbacks, lot coverage, maximum height, landscape category, mixed-use requirements, and common open space requirements, shall be those established for multi-unit uses (detached, attached, or stacked dwelling units) in the underlying zone. Refer to the development standards, General Regulations, and Special Regulations for the detached, attached, or stacked dwelling unit use listing in the applicable zone chapter. (Ord. 4912 § 30, 2025)
111.30 Additional Standards.
The affordable housing requirements outlined in KZC 112.15 shall not apply to Co-Living Housing. However, the incentives provided in KZC 112.20 and 112.25 are available to Co-Living Housing developments that include on-site affordable housing. (Ord. 4912 § 31, 2025)