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a. Garages are not required to meet minimum parking spaces required in Table 17.11.039(4)(a)(i). b. Parking spaces that count towards minimum parking requirements may be enclosed or unenclosed. c. Tandem parking spaces must count towards meeting minimum parking requirements at a rate of one space for every 20 linear feet with any necessary provisions for turning radius. d. Existence of legally nonconforming gravel surfacing in existing designated parking areas may not be a reason for prohibiting utilization of existing space in the parking area to meet local parking standards, up to a maximum of six parking spaces. e. Parking spaces may not be required to exceed eight feet by 20 feet, except for required parking for people with disabilities. f. Off-street parking is not required as a condition of permitting a residential project if compliance with tree retention would otherwise make a proposed residential development or redevelopment infeasible. g. Parking spaces that consist of grass block pavers may count toward minimum parking requirements. h. Existing parking spaces that do not conform to the requirements of this section by June 6, 2024, are not required to be modified or resized, except for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Existing paved parking lots are not required to change the size of existing parking spaces during resurfacing if doing so will be more costly or require significant reconfiguration of the parking space locations. 10: Siting of Organic Materials (RCW 36.70A.142) Development regulations to implement comprehensive plans under this chapter that are newly developed, updated, or amended after January 1, 2025, must allow for the siting of organic materials management facilities in the areas identified in RCW 70A.205.040(3)(a)(i)to the extent necessary to provide for the establishment of the organic materials management volumetric capacity identified under RCW 70A.205.040(3)(a)(ii). • Use definition in Title 8 for Title 17 of Compost Facility in 17.08 • Allow compost facilities in commercial and industrial zones in urban growth areas following state requirements in RCW 70A.205.040 see Table 17.15.080 Code Changes 17.08 Definitions "Compost facility" means any facility that is permitted to accept organic materials for processing as defined in WAC 173-350-100. For the purposes of this Ordinance, organic materials are limited to yard waste as defined below. 17.15.080 Allowed uses in urban lands. Allow compost facilities as permitted uses in commercial and industrial zones. 11: Adjust Docketing Timelines Adjust the docket filings to be taken before the first month of April to correspond with changes to the Comprehensive Plan. Code Changes