SENATE BILL REPORT
SB 5733
AS OF FEBRUARY 23, 1993
Brief Description: Restricting the department of natural resources in the granting of forest practice applications within urban growth management areas.
SPONSORS: Senators Fraser and Spanel
SENATE COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES
Staff: Vic Moon (786‑7469)
Hearing Dates: February 24, 1993
BACKGROUND:
Cities are not always given the opportunity to comment and help direct cutting of timber in urban growth areas when those areas are outside of the city limits.
SUMMARY:
The Department of Natural Resources may not approve a Class III forest practices application covering any land lying within an urban growth management area which is established under the Growth Management Act.
Appropriation: none
Revenue: none
Fiscal Note: requested