5462-S AMH BUCK KLAI 3

SSB 5462 - H AMD 504 WITHDRAWN 4-16-97

By Representative Buck

     On page 3, line 20, after ARCW@ strike A, unless@ and insert A((, unless)) .  In addition, a local government may adopt an ordinance exempting all building permits from the notice of application process as long as the exempted building permits are determined to be consistent with the local government=s comprehensive plan adopted pursuant to chapter 36.70A RCW. Building permits are not exempt under this subsection if the applicable provision of the comprehensive plan is subject to an order of invalidity of a court or a growth management hearings board.  A notice of application shall be required under all circumstances if@

EFFECT: Allows local government to pass an ordinance exempting all building permits that are consistent with a local government comprehensive plan from the SEPA notice of application process; Provides that the exemption is only permissible if the applicable section of the comprehensive plan is not subject to an invalidity order; Provides that exemption only applies to permits for which a public comment period or an open record predecision hearing is not required.