Land Use & Zoning
Washington's Short Subdivision (Short Plat) process applies to subdivisions of:
A100 or more lots
B9 or fewer lots in most jurisdictions✓ Correct
COnly commercial properties
DAgricultural land only
Explanation
Washington's Short Subdivision Act (RCW 58.17) provides a streamlined approval process for creating 9 or fewer lots (in most jurisdictions).
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Key Terms to Know
Short Sale
A sale of real property where the sale proceeds are less than the outstanding mortgage balance, requiring lender approval.
ZoningLocal 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.
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