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Best Practices for Providing Affordable Housing
Local governments planning under the GMA are required to plan for ensuring the vitality and character of established residential neighborhoods, as well as providing for the existing and projected housing needs of all economic segments of the community. This can be a significant challenge for many jurisdictions. Examples of tools to achieve those goals include planning policies, regulations, and design guidelines.
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Rezoning Vacant Land for Residential Use

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Small Lots and Small Lot Districts

Subdivision/Development Standards

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Transfer of Development Rights



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