City of University Place
Notice of Determination of Nonsignificance (DNS)
The City of University Place proposes to amend the University Place Municipal Code Title 19, Zoning, by implementing new state requirements related to co-living housing and the siting of child care centers. The amendments respond to Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1998, passed by the Washington State Legislature in 2024, related to allowing co-living housing, and Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5509, passed in 2025, related to expanding where child care centers are allowed.
This DNS is issued under WAC 197-11-340(2)(v). You may appeal
this determination no later than September 8, 2026, by submitting
appropriate forms and filing fees at University Place City Hall,
3609 Market Street West Suite 200, University Place, WA 98466.
Contact Kennith George at 253-460-2522 or kgeorge@cityofup.com
for any questions regarding this determination.
This notice is provided in accordance with WAC 197-11-510.
IPL0368216
Aug 25 2026