1624-S AAS 4/17/97

SHB 1624 - S AMD - 325

    By Senators Rasmussen, Goings, Zarelli, Swecker, Anderson, Fraser and Morton

                                                   ADOPTED 4/17/97

    On page 5, after line 35, insert the following:

    "(9) Counties planning under 36.70A RCW that have experienced recent and recurring flood events in areas located within or near a mapped 100 year flood plain, must revise their inaccurate flood plain maps and comprehensive provisions and development regulations.  For those homes that have been built, and whose owners have experienced flood damage because of inaccurate mapping or inadequate development regulations, the county shall assist those homeowners and provide for the prevention of future flood damage."

    Renumber the sections consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly.

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Effect: Requires that counties planning under the growth management act, that have had recent and recurring flooding, in or near a 100 year flood plain, shall change their mapping and corresponding development regulations to reflect that information gained from such events.  In addition, counties shall also provide for the prevention of future flood damage.