Bill > HB2702

This bill amends existing state law to adjust the definition of a "short subdivision," which is the division of land into a small number of lots for sale or transfer. Previously, a short subdivision was generally defined as four or fewer lots, but local governments could increase this to nine. This bill modifies these thresholds, specifying that outside of urban growth areas, a short subdivision is four or fewer lots, but local governments can increase this to nine; however, within urban growth areas, a short subdivision is defined as nine or fewer lots, with the possibility of increasing this to thirty if the average lot size does not exceed the minimum established by the local comprehensive plan. The bill also makes minor clarifying edits to the definition of a "binding site plan" and clarifies provisions related to "unit lot subdivisions," which are subdivisions within residential developments.

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https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=2702&Year=2025&Initiative=false