Land Use & Zoning
A Washington county planning commission recommends a change to the comprehensive plan. Final approval is made by the:
APlanning commission itself
BCounty executive only
CCounty legislative authority (board of county commissioners or council)✓ Correct
DThe state Office of Financial Management
Explanation
Comprehensive plan amendments in Washington counties require approval by the county legislative authority (board of county commissioners or county council). The planning commission makes recommendations but does not have final adoption authority.
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