Land Use & Zoning
In Washington, a developer who wants to build apartments on land currently zoned for single-family use must apply for a:
AVariance (hardship relief)
BRezone (legislative amendment to the zoning map)✓ Correct
CConditional use permit
DShoreline permit
Explanation
To change the zoning classification of a parcel (from single-family to multi-family), the owner must apply for a rezone — a legislative action by the city or county to amend the official zoning map. A variance addresses hardship, not a change in use category.
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