Students need to learn how to live in the community. Selective enforcement of the law engenders disrespect for the law. GMA has mandated density infill in Bellingham. Unfortunately, the process has ignored the demand for student housing. Council needs to take a look at long term considerations for student housing. - Not against people not related living together.
Density is the problem.
Putting these 4 bedroom units on minimal lots and putting them all together is what causes the problem. This is a big issue. City code 20.32.20 shows it is intended that duplexes are intended to support slightly higher density in a neighborhood. Developers need to know what they can do. In the Sehome neighborhood, most are in favor of the moratorium.