Property Ownership
A Washington property owner wants to change the use of their property from residential to commercial. They must apply for a:
ABuilding permit only
BRezone (amendment to the zoning map) through the city's land use process✓ Correct
CSEPA exemption
DHistoric preservation overlay
Explanation
Changing a property's use from residential to commercial requires a change in the zoning designation (rezone) through the local government's formal land use amendment process, which typically requires a public hearing and planning commission review.
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