Land Use & Zoning
A Washington city's critical areas ordinance (CAO) designates wetlands on a property. Development restrictions in the CAO may require the property owner to:
AImmediately drain the wetlands to enable development
BMaintain required wetland buffers and avoid development within designated areas✓ Correct
CObtain a state permit to build within the wetland
DDo nothing unless a building permit is applied for
Explanation
Critical Areas Ordinances under Washington's GMA restrict development within wetlands and require buffer areas around wetlands. Property owners must maintain these buffers and obtain appropriate permits for any work near critical areas.
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