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Encourage development in urban areas where public facilities and services exist or can be provided in an efficient manner. All development investment should be located outside of current and future flood hazard zones.

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Hazards
Flooding – General
Assets
Critical Facilities
Property
Focus of action
Land Use Practice

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  • Jackson Blalock / Washington Sea Grant, 2018

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