Land Use & Zoning
A Washington city adopts an 'inclusionary zoning' ordinance requiring residential developers to include a percentage of affordable units. This type of ordinance:
AIs unconstitutional in all circumstances
BIs permissible in Washington and requires a nexus between the development and the affordable housing need✓ Correct
CRequires state legislative approval for each project
DOnly applies to government-funded housing projects
Explanation
Inclusionary zoning requiring affordable units in residential developments is permissible in Washington. Courts have generally upheld such requirements when there is a reasonable nexus (connection) between the development and the housing need being addressed.
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