Increasing the short plat threshold.

HB 2702 increases the threshold for "short subdivisions" in urban growth areas from 9 to 30 lots, allowing developers to bypass full subdivision review for projects creating up to 30 lots if the average lot size meets local minimum requirements. This directly affects property developers seeking to subdivide land in urban growth areas and local governments managing land use regulations. The bill amends Washington’s subdivision laws to simplify approval processes for smaller-scale developments, while maintaining the existing 4-lot limit outside urban growth areas. Key provisions require that average lot sizes comply with local minimums to qualify for the streamlined process.