SB5471 authorizes middle housing in designated areas of Washington, including urban growth areas and rural development zones.

SB5471 allows counties in Washington to authorize middle housing in urban growth areas and certain rural development zones. This includes allowing at least one middle housing unit on parcels that permit single-family residences. The bill also applies the same development permit and environmental review processes to middle housing as those for detached single-family residences. Additionally, it exempts certain actions from administrative or judicial appeals. The growth management hearings board is tasked with hearing petitions related to compliance with growth management planning requirements.

SB5471 authorizes middle housing in designated areas of Washington, including urban growth areas and rural development zones.

SB5471 allows counties in Washington to authorize middle housing in urban growth areas and certain rural development zones. This includes allowing at least one middle housing unit on parcels that permit single-family residences. The bill also applies the same development permit and environmental review processes to middle housing as those for detached single-family residences. Additionally, it exempts certain actions from administrative or judicial appeals. The growth management hearings board is tasked with hearing petitions related to compliance with growth management planning requirements.