2021 Notice of Interpretation
NOTICE OF INTERPRETATION
Project Name
File No. 21-104304-00-UP
Citation of Code Provision
Federal Way Revised Code (“FWRC”) 19.05.010
Summary Statement of Interpretation
An additional set of living facilities internally connected to a single-family residence, which contains
complete permanent provisions for living, sleeping, cooking, and sanitation, constitutes an Accessory
Dwelling Unit only when it is separated from the remainder of the residence by a door that can be
internally locked from within the additional living facilities. When the additional living facilities are
solely separated from the remainder of the residence by a door without such a lock that may be freely
opened from either side, the additional living facilities are not sufficiently independent or exclusive to
constitute an Accessory Dwelling Unit.
Date of Interpretation
October 15, 2021
Availability of Official File
The official project file is available for public review at the Department of Community Development
(33325 8th Avenue South, Federal Way, WA 98003). Office hours are 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.,
Monday through Friday.
Right to Appeal
Any person who is aggrieved by this interpretation may appeal the interpretation within 14 days of
this notice. The appellant must file a letter of appeal indicating how the interpretation affects his or
her property and present any relevant arguments or information on the correctness of the
interpretation. The applicant shall include appeals fees as established by the city. The appeal will not
be accepted unless the required fee accompanies it. An appeal of this interpretation will be reviewed
and decided upon using Use Process IV.
Deadline for Filing an Appeal
On or before November 8, 2021, 4:00 p.m.
City Staff Contact
Keith Niven, Planning Manager
253-835-2643
Keith.niven@cityoffederalway.com
Published in the Federal Way Mirror on: October 22, 2021
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
33325 8th Avenue South
Federal Way WA 98003
253-835-7000; Fax 253-835-2609
www.cityoffederalway.com