The Snohomish County Council moved to expand allowances for accessory dwelling units (ADUs) such as backyard cottages in rural areas this week. However, the step was unusual given that it was directly at odds with the Growth Management Act (GMA) and regional growth policy that directly discourage population growth in rural areas. It could put … Continue reading Snohomish County’s Newest Backyard Cottage Law Could Accelerate Exurban Sprawl