Land Use & Zoning
A developer in Bellevue proposes a 15-story mixed-use tower with ground-floor retail and upper-floor residential. This type of development is an example of:
ASpot zoning for commercial uses
BMixed-use or urban mixed-use development that combines commercial and residential in one structure✓ Correct
CA variance from residential-only zoning
DAn industrial commercial zone conversion
Explanation
Mixed-use development combines multiple uses (retail, office, residential) in a single building or project. It is a common and desirable development pattern near transit stations and in urban centers, supported by many Washington cities' comprehensive plans.
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