Land Use & Zoning
In Washington, a developer who subdivides land into five or more lots for residential use must file a:
ASimple deed conveyance with the county auditor
BSubdivision plat approved by the local government✓ Correct
CGMA compliance statement only
DShoreline permit
Explanation
Subdivisions of five or more lots in Washington must go through the formal subdivision plat process, including surveying, engineering, local government review and approval, and recording of the plat with the county.
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Deed
A written legal instrument used to transfer ownership of real property from one party (grantor) to another (grantee).
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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