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Pierce County Approves New Housing Developments

Tuesday, August 25, 2026

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Pierce County approved two residential subdivisions and a solar energy code update on August 20, 2026.

The Clover Springs PDD project by D. R. Horton plans to divide 14.25 acres into 72 single-family lots with 3,806-square-foot minimums. The Coad subdivision will split an 8.97-acre lot into two parcels with 50% open space. Pierce County Planning and Public Works also proposed code changes for solar and battery storage systems, requiring new permits for projects.

Residents should watch for public comments on the Clover Springs and Coad projects by September 3. The solar code changes require project-specific permits for solar installations and battery storage systems, which may affect new home construction and energy projects in Puyallup.

📄 Source: WA Ecology SEPA — Pierce County — https://data.wa.gov/resource/mmcb-z6jf.json?countyname=PIERCE

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Pierce County approved two residential subdivisions and a solar energy code update on August 20, 2026No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The Clover Springs PDD project by D. R. Horton plans to divide 14.25 acres into 72 single-family lots“Preliminary plat to subdivide 14.25 acres (12.04 net developable acres) into 72 single-family residential lots and dedicate 57,266 square feet to recreational space. The PDD proposes a minimum lot width of 40-feet and minimum lot size of 3,806 square feet. The MSF zone requires a density of 4 to 6 dwelling units per acre (du/ac). The proposed density is 6 du/ac.”
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The Clover Springs PDD project by D. R. Horton plans to have 3,806-square-foot minimums“The PDD proposes a minimum lot width of 40-feet and minimum lot size of 3,806 square feet.”
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The Coad subdivision will split an 8.97-acre lot into two parcels“The applicant is proposing to subdivide one 8.97-acre lot into 2 lots with 50% (94.45 acres) designated as open space by utilizing bonus density. The lots will be serviced by onsite septic and individual wells.”
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The Coad subdivision will have 50% open space“The applicant is proposing to subdivide one 8.97-acre lot into 2 lots with 50% (94.45 acres) designated as open space by utilizing bonus density.”
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Pierce County Planning and Public Works also proposed code changes for solar and battery storage systemsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Pierce County Planning and Public Works also proposed code changes requiring new permits for projectsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Residents should watch for public comments on the Clover Springs and Coad projects by September 3No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The solar code changes require project-specific permits for solar installationsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The solar code changes require project-specific permits for battery storage systemsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The solar code changes may affect new home construction in PuyallupNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The solar code changes may affect energy projects in PuyallupNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.