Land Use & Zoning
What is the primary purpose of Washington's Urban Growth Area (UGA) designations under the Growth Management Act?
ATo expand rural agricultural land
BTo contain urban development within boundaries and prevent sprawl✓ Correct
CTo create tax increment financing districts
DTo designate areas for industrial development only
Explanation
Under Washington's GMA (RCW 36.70A), Urban Growth Areas (UGAs) are designated boundaries within which urban growth is directed, preventing sprawl into rural and resource lands while ensuring adequate capacity for projected growth.
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Key Terms to Know
Zoning
Local government regulations that control land use by dividing areas into zones specifying permitted uses, building sizes, and densities.
EasementA non-possessory right to use another person's land for a specific purpose.
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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