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                                                     SENATE BILL 6032

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State of Washington                              53rd Legislature                             1994 Regular Session

By Senators Winsley and Fraser

Read first time 01/10/94.  Referred to Committee on Ecology & Parks.

Authorizing regulation of vegetation height on residential lots along shorelines.

          AN ACT Relating to regulating vegetation height along shorelines; and adding a new section to chapter 90.58 RCW.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:

NEW SECTION. Sec. 1.  A new section is added to chapter 90.58 RCW to read as follows:

          Consistent with the policy goal of preserving the public's opportunity to enjoy the physical and aesthetic qualities of natural shorelines under RCW 90.58.020, master programs may include elements for regulating the height of planted vegetation on residential lots along shorelines.  Where planted vegetation will obstruct the view of a substantial number of residences on areas adjoining shorelines of the state, master programs shall establish appropriate standards for vegetation height and bulk, except where:  (1) The planted vegetation is necessary for protecting the shoreline from erosion, or (2) the vegetation is needed for protecting habitat.  This section does not apply to vegetation management on lands devoted to agriculture or forest management.

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