Land Use & Zoning
A Washington city's comprehensive plan under the GMA must include:
AA land use element, housing element, and capital facilities plan✓ Correct
BOnly a zoning map and transportation plan
CEnvironmental impact statements for all proposed development
DAnnual housing affordability reports
Explanation
Under the GMA, comprehensive plans must include mandatory elements: land use, housing, capital facilities, utilities, transportation, and rural (for counties). Together these elements guide coordinated land use decisions.
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