Environmental
In Washington, a property located in a designated 'geologically hazardous area' under the GMA may include areas prone to:
AVolcanic activity only
BErosion, landslide, seismic, mine subsidence, or volcanic hazards✓ Correct
COnly earthquake risks
DOnly areas within 10 miles of Mt. Rainier
Explanation
Washington's GMA defines geologically hazardous areas to include areas prone to erosion, landslide/mass movement, seismic/liquefaction hazards, mine subsidence, and volcanic hazards. These designations restrict development and require disclosure.
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Zoning
Local 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.
Adverse PossessionA doctrine by which a person can gain legal title to another's land by openly, continuously, and adversely occupying it for a statutory period.
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