WA SB5461

Counties may authorize by ordinance at least four residential units per lot on all lots zoned predominantly for residential use in limited areas of more intensive rural development (LAMIRDs)

Counties may authorize at least six units per lot if at least two units qualify as affordable housing, as defined in RCW 36.70A.030

These provisions apply to existing rural areas characterized as shoreline development, villages, hamlets, rural activity centers, or crossroads developments

Commercial, industrial, residential, shoreline, or mixed-use areas in LAMIRDs are exempt from certain visual compatibility and sprawl-reduction requirements but must still minimize and contain development boundaries