Land Use & Zoning
Washington State passed legislation requiring local governments to zone sufficient land for projected 20-year population growth. When a city's EIS for a comprehensive plan update shows a growth shortfall, the city must:
AReduce population projections to match available land
BIdentify and zone additional land capacity to accommodate the projected growth✓ Correct
CRequest state funding to reduce population through out-migration incentives
DAppeal to the Growth Management Hearings Board for an exemption
Explanation
Washington's GMA requires cities to plan for 20-year growth projections. If the city's capacity is insufficient, the comprehensive plan update must identify and designate additional land through rezoning to accommodate the projected population increase.
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