Property Ownership

Washington's Growth Management Act's 'essential public facilities' requirement means that local governments must provide sites for:

ALuxury developments
BFacilities that are necessary for communities but often unwanted by neighbors (airports, prisons, hospitals, schools)✓ Correct
COnly state government buildings
DGreen energy facilities only

Explanation

Washington's GMA requires counties and cities to identify and plan for essential public facilities — those difficult to site because of neighborhood opposition (NIMBY), such as airports, solid waste facilities, prisons, mental health facilities, and schools.

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