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In 1990 the Washington State Legislature passed the Growth Management Act (RCW 36.70A) to reduce uncoordinated and unplanned growth. The GMA required growing counties and cities like ours to develop a comprehensive plan and adopt implementing development regulations consistent with the planning framework of the Act.
