Land Use & Zoning
Washington State passed legislation (SB 5290) requiring cities with populations over a certain threshold to allow 'middle housing' types. This legislation is intended to:
AEncourage luxury housing development
BIncrease housing supply and affordability by allowing duplexes, triplexes, and townhomes in single-family zones✓ Correct
CRestrict high-rise development near transit stations
DRequire affordable housing set-asides in all developments
Explanation
Washington's middle housing legislation requires larger cities to allow middle housing types (duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes, townhomes, courtyard apartments) in areas previously restricted to single-family development, to increase housing supply and improve affordability.
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