FINAL BILL REPORT

                  HB 1624

                          C 68 L 95

                     Synopsis as Enacted

Brief Description:  Increasing to five years the time after a preliminary plat is approved before a final plat must be submitted for approval.

Sponsors:  Representatives Hymes, Carlson, Brumsickle, Hargrove, Morris, Casada, Buck, Radcliff, Benton, Grant, Reams and Thompson.

House Committee on Government Operations

Senate Committee on Government Operations

Background:  After a preliminary plat has been approved by a city, town, or county, an applicant has three years to submit a final plat that meets all necessary requirements.  The applicant may obtain a one-year extension if the applicant files a written request to the legislative body at least 30 days before the expiration of the three-year period, and the applicant is able to show that he or she attempted in good faith to submit the final plat within the three-year period.

Summary:  The time for submitting a final plat to the legislative body of the city, town, or county for approval is increased to five years after the date of preliminary plat approval.  Language authorizing a one-year extension for submission of the final plat is deleted.

Votes on Final Passage:

House     95 1

Senate    46 0

Effective:  July 23, 1995