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HB 1337 - H AMD TO H AMD (H-1590.1/23) 144

By Representative Pollet

ADOPTED 03/02/2023

On page 6, after line 16 of the striking amendment, insert the following:

"NEW SECTION. Sec 5. A new section is added to chapter 36.70A

RCW to read as follows:

To encourage the use of accessory dwelling units for long-term housing, cities and counties may adopt ordinances, development regulations, and other official controls which waive or defer fees, including impact fees, defer the payment of taxes, or waive specific regulations. Cities and counties may only offer such reduced or deferred fees, deferred taxes, waivers, or other incentives for the development or construction of accessory dwelling units if:

(1) The units are located within an urban growth area; and

(2) The units are subject to a program adopted by the city or county with effective binding commitments or covenants that the units will be primarily utilized for long-term housing consistent with the public purpose for this authorization."

Renumber the remaining sections consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly.

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