Environmental
A Washington buyer is purchasing lakefront property on Lake Sammamish. An important disclosure related to this location is whether the property's sewage disposal complies with:
AOnly federal EPA septic standards
BKing County's requirements for shoreline septic systems, which have more stringent standards to protect water quality✓ Correct
CWashington DOE's general water quality rules only
DNo special standards — lakefront properties have the same rules as all other properties
Explanation
Shoreline properties near lakes face more stringent regulations for on-site sewage systems to protect water quality. King County and other jurisdictions have specific requirements for shoreline properties, and older septic systems may require upgrading or connection to public sewer.
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Recently sold properties similar in size, condition, and location used by appraisers and agents to estimate a property's market value.
ZoningLocal government regulations that control land use by dividing areas into zones specifying permitted uses, building sizes, and densities.
VarianceOfficial permission to use land in a way that does not conform to the applicable zoning ordinance, granted by a zoning board when strict enforcement would cause undue hardship.
Eminent DomainThe power of government to take private property for public use, with the requirement to pay the owner just compensation.
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