Land Use & Zoning
Washington's 'adequacy of public facilities' (concurrency) requirement under the GMA means that:
ADevelopment may only occur where utilities are already installed
BNew development may not receive permits unless the infrastructure to serve it is available concurrent with the impacts of development✓ Correct
COnly government buildings need concurrency approval
DSEPA review satisfies the concurrency requirement
Explanation
GMA's concurrency (adequacy of public facilities) requirement means that transportation and other public facilities must be available — or funded to be available — concurrent with the impacts of new development. Without adequate facilities, permits may be withheld.
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