Land Use & Zoning
In Washington, a 'view protection ordinance' in a shoreline community may restrict:
AProperty values through excessive regulation
BBuilding heights and landscaping to preserve public views of water and mountains from public places✓ Correct
CPrivate property owners' right to plant trees
DAll development within 1,000 feet of water
Explanation
View protection ordinances in Washington shoreline communities (such as those in Seattle, Bellingham, or coastal towns) may restrict building heights, landscaping, and structures to preserve public view corridors to water and mountains from public streets and parks.
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