BILL · 2019–20 SESSION

SB 5769: Minimum urban density

Concerning minimum urban density requirements in growth management act cities and counties.

Summary

Establishes a minimum urban density of no less than six dwelling units per acre for urban growth areas of Growth Management Act (GMA) cities and counties.
Requires GMA cities and counties to allow certain types of housing as a permitted use within one-quarter mile of certain facilities and zoning.
Establishes a grant program for planning costs related to the density and housing requirements, and other state planning requirements.

From the Senate Bill Report (Orig.) (SB 5769), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to minimum urban density requirements in growth management act cities and counties;

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

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SB 5769 (2011–12) Coal-fired generation · Enacted · Chapter 180, Laws of 2011
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