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HCMP Client Alert: Court of Appeals Protects ADU Condominium Conversions in Milestone Ladder Properties Case
Washington's Court of Appeals ruled last week that cities cannot use code enforcement to block the sale of accessory dwelling units as separately owned condominiums. This is a result that helps provide clarity...
Continue ReadingHCMP Client Alert: Washington Approves WUCIOA Amendments, Expanding Condo Protections and Community Exemptions
The Washington State Legislature recently passed two bills amending the Washington Uniform Common Interest Ownership Act (WUCIOA), both of which take effect on June 11, 2026. House Bill 2304 expands the types...
Continue ReadingHCMP Client Alert: Mayor Wilson Releases Proposed Comprehensive Plan “Centers and Corridors” Legislation
On January 29, Mayor Wilson released her proposed draft of the Comprehensive Plan Phase 2 legislation, building on former Mayor Harrell’s October 2024 draft. The package includes the long‑anticipated...
Continue ReadingHCMP Client Alert: Bellevue Moves Forward with Sign Code Update
Last week, the Bellevue City Council received a progress update from the City on the sign code updates that were initiated in Council last year. The updates stem from a 2015 United States Supreme Court...
Continue ReadingHCMP Client Alert: Seattle City Council Passes MFTE Program 7
Today, the Seattle City Council unanimously passed the Multifamily Tax Exemption (“MFTE”) Program 7. Program 6 expired earlier this year, so the renewal was anticipated by both renters and the development...
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