Planning 2015-04-27 COMPLETE AGENDA PACKET

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Tukwila's Implementation Efforts Since 2004 Since the 2004 Housing Element update, the City of Tukwila has adopted new ordinances and modified zoning regulations in an effort to promote health, safety and the public welfare, and to meet the goals and visions set forth in the Comprehensive Plan. This includes Policy 3.2.7 which states: "Encourage a full range of housing opportunities for all population segments by action including, but not limited to, revising the Tukwila development codes as appropriate to provide a range of housing types." Rental Housing Inspection Program — TMC 5.06, Adopted April 2010, Effective January 2011 The Rental Housing Inspection Program requires all rental unit owners to obtain an annual residential rental business license and complete an inspection every 4 years, unless the rental unit is currently certified as "Crime Free Housing" under the program administered by the Tukwila Police Department. Rental units meeting these criteria only must be inspected for the Rental Housing Inspection Program every 8 years. Rental units must meet code standards, and violations must be addressed within 30 days. The program seeks to address findings that there are many substandard and unsanitary residential buildings that do not meet State and local housing and technical codes. These buildings threaten the physical, social, and economic stability of residential neighborhoods and require the use of public resources for remedial action and abatement. Results: The end of 2014 marked the end of the first four -year cycle of inspections, meaning that inspections were completed for rentals in each quadrant of the City. A total of 3,641 inspections were conducted during this period, 148 of which failed and were brought into compliance to pass a subsequent inspection. Tukwila Urban Center (TUC) District — TMC 18.28, Adopted June 2014 The Southcenter Subarea Plan and accompanying zoning code modifications are a strategy for change and a regulatory policy to guide and govern future development within Tukwila's urban center, Southcenter. Guiding principles include: • Make great streets; • Break up super blocks; • Create a memorable built environment; • Make great public spaces; • Live near transit and where you work, shop, and play; • Get the mix of uses right; Get the retail right; • Get the parking right. These principles are implemented through Tukwila Municipal Code 18.28 TUC District, which includes new district - based and corridor -based design and development standards. The City has planned for a total of 2,714 housing units, over 50% of the housing units needed to meet our growth target between now and 2031, to be located within the TUC District. Results: • Approval of land use permits for Washington Place, the first proposal for residential development in the TUC since the regulations were adopted. The project includes development of 189 hotel rooms and 370 residential units in an 11 -story building. • Completion of Tukwila Bus Transit Center 9