Land Use & Zoning
A Washington municipality's general plan or comprehensive plan serves as:
AA legally binding contract with property owners
BA long-range policy guide for land use decisions and development✓ Correct
CA zoning ordinance with specific development rules
DAn annual budget for infrastructure
Explanation
A comprehensive plan is a long-range policy document guiding future land use decisions. It is not a legally binding contract, but zoning ordinances must generally be consistent with the comprehensive plan.
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