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Urban Growth Boundary (UGB)

Last Updated: May 14, 2010

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The boundary or line marking the limit between the urban growth areas and other areas such as rural and resource areas where urban growth is not encouraged, as designated by [appropriate entities]. (King County, Wash.)

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