Land Use & Zoning
Under Washington law, a property owner has 'vested rights' to develop under prior zoning regulations if they have:
ASimply submitted a pre-application conference request
BObtained a substantially complete building permit application before the zoning change takes effect✓ Correct
CCompleted an environmental impact statement
DSigned a purchase and sale agreement before the zoning change
Explanation
Under Washington's vested rights doctrine (codified in RCW 19.27.
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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.
Listing AgreementA contract between a property owner and a real estate broker that authorizes the broker to market and sell the property.
ContingencyA condition in a purchase contract that must be satisfied before the sale can proceed to closing.
Purchase AgreementA legally binding contract between a buyer and seller that outlines the terms and conditions of a real estate sale.
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