Land Use & Zoning
Washington cities like Seattle and Tacoma have adopted 'upzoning' policies to address housing affordability. Upzoning means:
ALowering building height limits
BIncreasing allowable density, building heights, or uses in a zone to permit more housing units✓ Correct
CConverting residential zones to commercial
DRequiring environmental review for all upzoning decisions
Explanation
Upzoning increases allowable density or uses (e.g., allowing apartments in formerly single-family zones) to increase the housing supply in response to affordability pressures. It is a major policy tool in Washington's urban areas.
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