Land Use & Zoning
Washington's State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) categorical exemptions allow certain small projects to proceed without a SEPA threshold determination. Which of the following is typically categorically exempt under SEPA?
AA 100-unit apartment complex
BMinor building additions under 4,000 square feet for non-residential or 500 square feet for single-family residential✓ Correct
CAny project in an urban growth area
DProjects that have already obtained building permits
Explanation
SEPA categorical exemptions (WAC 197-11-800) exempt many minor projects from environmental review, including minor additions to existing structures within specified size thresholds. Larger projects typically require SEPA review.
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A contract giving the buyer the right, but not the obligation, to purchase a property at a specified price within a specified time period.
ZoningLocal government regulations that control land use by dividing areas into zones specifying permitted uses, building sizes, and densities.
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