The Gig Harbor Planning Commission recently recommended a housing code change that would allow developers to build significantly larger structures in low-density residential areas, despite concern from city staff.
The City Council would have to approve the Planning Commission’s change, which may have a significant impact on the city’s affordable housing efforts.
During a Sept. 3 Planning Commission meeting, Gig Harbor Community Development Director Eric Baker and city senior planner Cory Ragan presented staff recommendations for updates and changes to the city’s housing code…