Land Use & Zoning
Washington's State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) requires that before a development permit is issued, the lead agency must determine:
AWhether the project will generate sufficient tax revenue
BWhether the proposal may have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment (threshold determination)✓ Correct
CWhether the developer has sufficient insurance
DWhether neighboring property owners support the project
Explanation
Under SEPA, the lead agency must make a threshold determination — either a Determination of Non-Significance (DNS) or Determination of Significance (DS) — before issuing a permit. A DS triggers an EIS requirement.
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