Land Use & Zoning
In Washington, 'housing urban growth' outside of Urban Growth Areas is generally:
APermitted at rural residential density (typically 1 unit per 5–20 acres)✓ Correct
BPermitted at any density requested by the property owner
CProhibited entirely under the GMA
DOnly permitted near existing rural towns
Explanation
Outside Urban Growth Areas, Washington's GMA limits rural development to rural densities (typically very low density — 1 unit per 5–20 acres depending on the county's rural land use designations), preventing urban sprawl in rural areas.
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